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Chevrolet History

The Chevrolet or Chevy for short is one of the best-known American brands and has produced many classics since its inception in 1910. Classic Chevrolet muscle cars are known for their big engines, which were especially popular on the famous drag race tracks and illegal street races in the 1960s and 1970s. Since then, they have become popular collector cars for both those who focus on pristine, classic Chevy cars and those who like to restore a project car to its former glory. If you live for the smell of smoking rubber and the roar of loud engines tearing around the track, Chevy's have as big a place in your heart as they do in ours. There are many famous models of which 2 models have impressed since day 1, the Corvette, Camaro and Chevy Imapala. To this day, you can still find these cars on the road and there is still a dedicated group of enthusiasts for this brand.

Chevrolet and Daewoo

Another page in Chevrolet's history is the acquisition of the bankrupt Daewoo brand by General Motors in late 2004. The Chevrolet logo was used on small South Korean-made cars such as the Matiz and Spark from 2011. In this way, these formerly Daewoo cars were marketed as Chevrolet in Europe. Unfortunately, these "Chevy's" had poor reliability. Due to declining sales and continued financial losses, the brand declared in 2013 that it will withdraw from the European market in 2015, this also marked the end for Chevrolet importers and dealers.

Chevrolet database

The overviews below show service intervals, engine oil requirements and tips for the latest Chevrolet models. The intervals and guidelines are indicative only, as circumstances may arise where a workshop may advise differently.

Does the Chevrolet Spark have a timing belt or chain?

The Chevrolet Spark's 1.0 and 1.2 l engines are fitted with a timing chain and not a belt. The Spark's timing chain should be replaced every 10 years according to the manufacturer's instruction.

Does the Chevrolet Matiz have a timing belt or chain?

Every Chevrolet Matiz has a timing belt and it will wear out and need replacement after some time. The replacement interval is 90,000 km or 6 years, whichever comes first.

Lamps for Chevrolet

Want to replace the bulbs on your Chevrolet but don't know what type of car bulb you need? On these Chevrolet car bulbs page, we have collected a list containing all lamps.

Chevrolet car lamps overview

Chevrolet tyre pressure

Your Chevrolet's tyre pressure should be checked monthly so that you can enjoy optimal performance. In addition, wrong tyre pressure can cause high fuel consumption and the tyres can wear faster or irregularly. On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressure for your Chevy:

Which engine oil Chevrolet

Changing engine oil on time is crucial for the condition of your engine. It is also important to know which motor oil you need. The maintenance booklet will always contain the correct oil. Want to know which motor oil to put in your Chevrolet? Then use the handy search tool from Kroon Oil: