Criteria for selecting Chevrolet Lacetti oil
All oils are selected based on compliance with SAE, ACEA, API and manufacturer approvals.
- GM Dexos-2 approval.
- ACEA A3/B3-B4.
- API SM and higher.
- Viscosity is suitable 0w30, 0w40, 5w30, 5w40, but most often drivers fill in 5W-30.
Information on viscosity for a specific engine can be found in the motor oil interchangeability catalog: https://www.northsealubricants.com/en/oil-advisor
The catalog can be trusted, the data is taken from car manufacturers. In this case, you can choose not only oil for the engine, but also for the gearbox, power steering, brake system, and cooling system. That is, all liquids.
Original oils for Chevrolet
#1
General Motors Semi Synthetic 10W-40
Best price Yandex Market
#2
General Motors DEXOS2 Longlife 5W-30
Best price Yandex Market
Reviews from car owners
What is the best engine oil, according to ordinary consumers? There are a huge number of opinions on this issue. However, many people advise the following:
- Igor. Sumy. I have a Lacetti with a volume of 1.6 liters. The speedometer shows more than two hundred kilometers already. For the last hundred I use Liqui Moly Leichtlauf Special LL 5w-30. I am completely satisfied with the result.
- Anton. Cheboksary. I have owned a car under this name for three years now. Engine volume is 1.4 liters. I am completely satisfied with the standard, factory option – GM Genuine 5w30.
- Sergey. Tver. Friends advised pouring Mobil 1 X1 5W-30 oil into the Chevrolet Lacetti engine. I replace it about once a year - the product copes with its working functions quite well.
- Vladislav. Rostov. I use SLX Professional from Castrol in my horse. The car withstands our slight frosts perfectly, and the rest of the time it also works flawlessly.
- Vladimir. Tyumen. As soon as severe frosts arrive, I immediately switch to a long-proven option - Shell 0W40. Never let me down yet. In warmer weather I use the standard offer from the manufacturer - GM.
As can be seen from the reviews of ordinary people, car enthusiasts generally agree with the official position of the manufacturer - almost always use motor oils with 5w30 ratings in a Lacetti engine of any power unit size. Only when the ambient temperature drops significantly do drivers begin to switch to products with a lower viscosity.
Chevrolet Lacetti engine oil volume
| Engine | hp | Year of release (beginning-end) | Engine oil volume, l | ||
| 1.4i 16V | B | 95 | 2004 | –> | 3.75 |
| 1.6i 16V | B | 109 | 2004 | –> | 3.75 |
| 1.8i 16V | B | 122 | 2004 | –> | 3.75 |
| 2.0TCDi | D | 121 | 2007 | 2010 | 6.20 |
Popular engines in the Russian Federation: 1.6 l.
What kind of lubricant can be poured into a Chevrolet engine
Regardless of the engine type, 3.75 liters of GM 5w30 Dexos 2 oil are filled at the factory . At the same time, the manufacturer recommends a range of oils compatible with Lacetti engines.
The manufacturer fills it with GM 5w30 Dexos 2 engine oil.
However, you need to understand that no matter what the lubricant is called, the main indicators and its characteristics are already laid down in the standards. There are several of them :
- Oil classification according to SAE , this standard was developed by the American Association of Automotive Engineers and this standard is used most often than others. The oil must meet a temperature viscosity of 5w30 or 5w40 , however this standard does not provide any more data on other properties of the product.
- Classification according to the standards of the American Fuels Institute API is carried out based on the area of application and properties of the oils. According to this standard, all oils are divided into two categories - for gasoline engines (S) and for diesel engines (C) . Products that have a standard of at least SM are suitable for the Lacetti.
- Classification according to the European ACEA standard . The classification principle is similar to the American API, but is carried out taking into account the peculiarities of European environmental standards and engine characteristics. For Lacetti, oils marked ACEA A3/B3 and A3/B4 . These are lubricants for high-performance injection engines of passenger cars for all-season use.
How much oil is in a Chevrolet Lacetti engine
Consequently, Lacetti engines require the use of synthetics with viscosity characteristics according to SAE 5w30 , the oil volume in 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines is 3.75 liters .
Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
| Year | Viscosity SAE all season from +25 to -25 °C | winter from -35 to 0 °C | summer from 0 to +35 °C |
| 5W-30 5W-40 0W-30 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 5W-40 5W-30 | 20W-30 20W-40 25W-30 |
| 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
QUARTZ 7000 10W40
When changing the oil in a Chevrolet Lacetti with significant mileage, TotalEnergies experts recommend using QUARTZ 7000 10W40. This synthetic-based motor oil with ACEA A3/B4 and API SN properties has increased viscosity and guarantees reliable lubrication of engines with increased clearances between parts due to natural wear. Special detergent and dispersant additives in QUARTZ 7000 10W40 prevent the formation of deposits in the engine, and the antioxidant properties of this oil for Chevrolet Lacetti ensure stability of its characteristics throughout the entire period between replacements.
Recommended services for selecting automobile oils
If you already have preferences in the brand, then everything is even simpler. It is enough to go to any service for selecting automobile oils of the desired brand and the manufacturer will select the oil that will be compatible with your engine. The table contains the most popular brands and selection services from these brands. We go to any of the sites in the table and select the make, model of the car, engine and year of manufacture.
| Oil brand | Link to selection |
| Mobile | mobiloil.com.ru |
| ZIC | zicoil.ru |
| Motul | mymotul.ru |
| Mannol | mannol.ru |
| IDEMITSU | idemitsu.ru |
| LUKOIL | lukoil-masla.ru |
| TOTAL | www.total-lub.ru |
| SHELL | www.shell.com.ru |
| ELF | www.elf-lub.ru |
| Castrol | applications.castrol.com |
| Liqui Moly | liquimoly.ru |
What oil is better to fill in the Lacetti
Before changing the oil.
SAE standard for viscosity, you can buy oil for the Lacetti with an undesirable composition of impurities. Preference should be given to oils that have a GM . Several years ago, Koreans tested a number of brands of oils and selected the most suitable ones in composition. For example, for warm regions you can use oils with a viscosity of 0W-30 of the following brands :
- ELF excellium Full-Tech , these oils are recommended to be poured into a Lacetti with a worn-out engine; the additives allow the system to be flushed well and do not form carbon deposits;
- Aral SuperTronic G is an expensive, but very high-quality oil with a low level of ash emissions;
- HUNDERT High Tech is one of the European bestsellers; it is rare here;
- Castrol EDGE is not a cheap, but resource-intensive oil with optimal characteristics for the Lacetti.
ELF excellium oil Full-Tech viscosity with 0W-30.
HUNDERT High Tech oil viscosity with 0W-30.
Castrol EDGE oil viscosity with 0W-30.
Aral SuperTronic G oil viscosity with 0W-30.
The Koreans have identified several brands with the viscosity parameters of factory oil:
- Liqui Moly Special LL;
- MOTUL Specific LL A/B 025;
- TEBOIL Diamond;
- Comma Syner-Z.
Comma Syner-Z oil viscosity with 0W-30.
Liqui Moly Special LL oil viscosity with 0W-30.
MOTUL Specific LL A/B 025 oil viscosity with 0W-30.
TEBOIL Diamond oil viscosity with 0W-30.
Naturally, the brand of oil and its viscosity must be selected based on the climatic conditions and operating conditions of the vehicle, but all specifications and the above standards must be observed . Don't skimp on good oil and smooth roads for everyone!
