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2007 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan - Page 4 Questions & Answers
Engine full of oil, oil pan is empty
There must be an obstruction in the oil galleys keeping the oil from draining from the head down to the oil pan. Take the valve cover off and try running a wire through each galley, then run some motor flush through to clear out the sludge.
Repair manual
The "check engine" light is an indicator for a system that monitors many electronic functions in the system, also called the "malfunction indicator lamp" (MIL). It can come on for any of hundreds of different causes from any of the systems that the computer monitors. Some are very important and can lead to further component or engine damage and some are emissions related not as serious but still a problem and need to be repaired. Your first step is to have the computer scanned to retrieve the trouble codes that were set when the check engine light came on. Those codes will give you specific information about what the computer saw and will get you pointed in the right direction to find your problem. With a 1996 or newer and some 95 cars and you have an AutoZone or Advanced auto parts in your area, they will read them for free. Once you have these code numbers, we can be a lot more specific about what your problem may be.
Torque converter
there is a slotted drive on a shaft in the torque converter that has to fit the corresponding part in the front of the gear box. Turn the shaft until the 2 line up and it will slide on
When should the timing belt be replaced on a 1.6L
Assuming that you do mean the 1.6l ecotec and not the e-techII, the inspection interval is 50,000km and the replacement interval is 100,000k. Gm has since revised this to eliminate the inspection and just replace at 100,000kms. Be advised that if you do this yourself, the replacement procedure calls to loosen the waterpump bolts to increase slack in the timing belt. which always causes a leak, you are better to replace the waterpump/gasket while you do the belt. This will cost in the area of $350 at the dealership (assuming a $100/hr door rate). You should also know that the interval on spark plugs is 40,000km as they are standard plugs, nothing fancy, and you increase your risk of shorting the coil running any longer on the plugs. ($380+). hope this helps.
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