2008 CHEVROLET Kalos L4-1.2L SOHC E-TEC II/L4-1.4L SOHC E-TEC II (T200)
T200 / Subcompact hatchback / sedan / Global (mainly Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa)
L4-1.2L SOHC E-TEC IIL4-1.4L SOHC E-TEC IIL4-1.6L SOHC E-TEC IIRegistro exacto de año/versiónSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Timing chain noise due to wear
- Clutch wear on manual versions
- Suspension wear in harsh road conditions
First checks
- Timing chain condition
- Oil leaks around valve cover gasket
- Brake system wear
Antes de cambiar piezas
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- The Chevrolet Kalos is the rebranded Daewoo Kalos/T250 model sold globally under the Chevrolet name after GM's integration of Daewoo.
- Engine availability and specification vary per market; European models commonly had 1.4L and 1.6L options, Asian markets often include the 1.2L.
- Oil capacity includes filter change; verify exact volume per engine variant in owner's manual.