Vehicle Maintenance Chevrolet Lacetti 1

The location of the main components and assemblies of the car
Location of components and assemblies in the engine compartment (A - engine 1.4 / 1.6; B - engine 1.8): 1 - auxiliary drive belt; 2 - air filter; 3 - engine...

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

Checking the condition of wheels and tires
For traffic safety and extending the life of the tires, it is necessary to visually check them before driving, identifying any damage that has appeared (cuts,...

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

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

Checking the oil level in the engine crankcase
We check the oil level in the oil pan on a horizontal platform with the engine off. If the engine was running before checking, then stop it. Waiting for at...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
We change the engine oil in accordance with the maintenance schedule every 15 thousand kilometers. We carry out the replacement on an idle engine, it is better...

Checking the level and topping up the coolant
It is advisable to check the fluid level in the expansion tank of the cooling system at each inspection of the car before leaving, and always in case of engine...

Coolant replacement
According to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, the coolant should be replaced every 45,000 km or after three years of operation, whichever comes first....

Checking the level and topping up the oil in the manual transmission
It is necessary to check the oil level in the gearbox every 15 thousand kilometers or after a year of operation of the car, as well as when oil leaks are found...

Checking the Fluid Level in an Automatic Transmission
It is advisable to check the fluid level in an automatic transmission every 15 thousand kilometers or if there are malfunctions in the operation of the box and...

Checking the fluid level in the brake and clutch fluid reservoir
Working stock (brake) hydraulic brake and clutch fluid is located in a reservoir located on the master brake cylinder. A sensor is installed to control the...

Replacing fluid in hydraulic brakes and clutches
We replace the working fluid in the hydraulic drives of the brakes and clutch in accordance with the maintenance schedule - every 30 thousand kilometers or...

Bleeding hydraulic brake system
We pump the brakes to remove air from the hydraulic drive after it is depressurized when replacing the master cylinder, working cylinders of the brake...

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

Parking brake adjustment
The parking brake must hold the vehicle on a 23% slope. The total travel of the parking brake lever should be 7-10 teeth (clicks) ratchet device of the lever...

Accessory drive belt replacement
In accordance with the maintenance regulations, we check the condition of the auxiliary drive belt every 30 thousand kilometers. We check the amount of belt...

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

Fuel filter replacement
In accordance with the maintenance schedule, the fuel filter must be replaced every 45 thousand kilometers. If the vehicle is operated in dusty areas or low...

Replacing the Air Filter Element
The air filter element must be replaced every 45,000 km. When operating the car in a dusty area, the mileage between element replacements should be reduced by...

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

Checking the condition of the chassis and transmission
We check the condition of the chassis and transmission every 15 thousand kilometers or after strong blows, pits, etc. On chassis parts (wheels, suspension arms...

Steering Condition Check
We check the condition of the steering in accordance with the maintenance schedule every 15 thousand kilometers. Steering elements must not be mechanically...

Checking the condition of the brake system
To check the performance of the vacuum brake booster with the engine off, press the brake pedal 5–6 times and, holding it down, start the engine. With a...

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 test We carry out a compression test for a general assessment of the technical condition of the parts of the cylinder-piston group and the valve...

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

Tightening torques for critical threaded connections
Engine Name of the node, details Tightening torque, Nm Bolt of fastening of an arm of the left support of the power unit to a gear case 48 Bolt and nut...