Vehicle Maintenance Chevrolet Lacetti 1

Location of the main units and assemblies of the car
Location of units and assemblies in the underhood space (A – engine 1.4/1.6; B — engine 1.8): 1 — auxiliary drive belt; 2 - air filter; 3 - engine cover; 4 —...

Vehicle check
To ensure traffic safety and increase the service life of the vehicle, it is necessary to periodically conduct an external and internal inspection of the...

Checking the condition of wheels and tires
For driving safety and to extend the service life of tires, it is necessary to visually inspect them before driving, identifying any damage that may have...

Checking the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir
At an ambient temperature of +2°C and below, only special windshield washer fluid or concentrate diluted with water in the required proportions should be...

Replacing windshield and tailgate glass wiper blades
We replace the brushes when the quality of cleaning the windshield deteriorates, approximately once a year - preferably before the start of the autumn-winter...

Checking the oil level in the engine oil pan
We check the oil level in the oil pan on a horizontal platform with the engine not running. If the engine was running before the check, then we stop it. We...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
We change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance regulations every 15 thousand km of run. We change it on a non-running engine, preferably...

Checking the level and adding coolant
It is advisable to check the fluid level in the expansion tank of the cooling system during each inspection of the car before driving and definitely in the...

Replacing the coolant
According to the manufacturer's maintenance regulations, the coolant should be replaced every 45 thousand km or after three years of operation - whichever...

Checking the level and adding oil to a manual transmission
It is necessary to check the oil level in the gearbox every 15 thousand km or after a year of vehicle operation, as well as if oil leaks are detected on the...

Checking the fluid level in the automatic transmission
It is advisable to check the fluid level in the automatic transmission every 15 thousand km or when malfunctions in the transmission and fluid leaks on its...

Checking the fluid level in the brake and clutch hydraulic reservoir
The reserve of working (brake) fluid for the hydraulic drives of the brakes and clutch is located in a reservoir located on the main brake cylinder. A sensor...

Replacing fluid in hydraulic brake and clutch drives
We replace the working fluid in the brake and clutch hydraulic drives in accordance with the maintenance regulations - every 30 thousand km or every two years...

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
We bleed the brakes to remove air from the hydraulic drive after it has become depressurized when replacing the master cylinder, wheel brake cylinders, hoses,...

Checking the level of working fluid in the power steering reservoir
The fluid poured into the hydraulic drive of the power steering is designed for the entire service life of the car. We check the fluid level in the hydraulic...

Adjusting the parking brake
The parking brake must hold the vehicle on a 23% slope. The full stroke of the parking brake drive lever should be 7-10 teeth (clicks) of the ratchet device of...

Replacement of auxiliary drive belt
In accordance with the maintenance regulations, we check the condition of the auxiliary drive belt every 30 thousand km. We check the amount of belt wear by...

Checking the condition and replacing spark plugs
In accordance with the maintenance regulations, we check the condition and replace the spark plugs: - 1.4/1.6 engine - check after 15 thousand km, replace...

Replacing the fuel filter
According to the maintenance regulations, the fuel filter must be replaced every 45 thousand km. If the vehicle is operated in dusty conditions or with...

Replacing the air filter element
The replaceable air filter element must be replaced every 45 thousand km. When operating the car in dusty areas, the mileage between element replacements...

Replacing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system filter
Filter of air entering the car interior through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (cabin filter), must be replaced every 15 thousand km....

Checking the condition of the chassis and transmission
We check the condition of the chassis and transmission every 15 thousand km or after strong impacts, potholes, etc. On the chassis parts (wheels, suspension...

Checking the condition of the steering
We check the condition of the steering system in accordance with the maintenance regulations every 15 thousand km. There must be no mechanical damage to the...

Checking the condition of the brake system
To check the functionality of the brake booster with the engine off, press the brake pedal 5-6 times and, holding it down, start the engine. If the brake...

Adjusting the direction of the headlight beams
We adjust the direction of the headlight beams on a fully fueled and equipped car, with normal air pressure in the tires. We install the car on a flat...

Troubleshooting
Compression measurement We perform a compression test to provide a general assessment of the technical condition of the cylinder-piston group parts and the...

Tools used in car repair
Combination wrench (open-end wrench): 7; 8; 9; 10; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 21; 22; 24 Socket head: 7; 8; 10; 11; 12; 12 (high); 13; 13 (high); 14; 15;...

Tightening torques for critical threaded connections
Engine Name of unit, part Tightening torque, Nm Bolt for fastening the bracket of the left support of the power unit to the gearbox housing 48 Bolt and nut for...

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