Chevrolet Spark - Coolant and Antifreeze

Service and maintenance 217
Cold temperature operation for 1.0D,
1.2D Gen1
■ Down to -25 °C and below: 0W-30,
0W-40
■ Down to -25 °C: 5W-30, 5W-40
■ Down to -20 °C: 10W-30, 10W-40
Engine oil viscosity grade for 1.2D
Gen2
SAE 5W-20 is the best viscosity
grade for your vehicle. Do not use
other viscosity grade oils such as
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 or 20W-50.
Cold temperature operation for 1.2D
Gen2
If operating your vehicle in an area of
extreme cold, where the temperature
falls below -25°C, a viscosity grade
SAE 0W-xx should be used. An oil of
this viscosity grade will provide easier
cold starting for the engine at
extremely low temperatures.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade be sure to
always select an oil that meets the
dexos™ specification.
■ Down to -25°C and below: 0W-20,
0W-30.
■ Down to -25°C: 5W-20, 5W-30.
Engine oil additives/engine oil flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils with the dexos
specification and displaying the
dexos certification mark are all that is
needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil (specification and viscosity).
If engine oil of the required quality is
not available, a maximum of 1 Litre of
API SM/SN, ACEA A3/B4,
ACEA A3/B3 or ACEA C3 quality may
be used (only once between each oil
change).
The viscosity should be of the correct
rating.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only ACEA A5/B5
quality is prohibited, as it can cause
long term engine damage under
certain operating conditions.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze.
In countries with moderate climate
the coolant provides freeze protection
down to approx. -35 °C. In countries
with cold climate the coolant provides
freeze protection down to approx.
-50 °C. This concentration should be
maintained all year round.
Maintain a sufficient concentration of
anti-freeze.
Coolant additives intended to give
additional corrosion protection or seal
against minor leaks can cause
function problems. Liability for
consequences resulting from the use
of coolant additives will be rejected.