Automatic Transmission
AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040).
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Owner’s manual specs
2013 Chevrolet Spark Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids & Maintenance Schedule
Figures for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Fluids & capacities
Cooling System
5 qt
4.8 L
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑13.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Engine Oil
Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
Applies to: Engine Oil
Engine Oil with Filter
4 qt
3.8 L
Applies to: with filter
Manual Transmission
75W-85 Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88862472, in Canada 88862473).
Applies to: Manual Transmission
Transmission, Automatic
4.8 qt
4.5 L
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Change automatic transmission fluid. Change filter if serviceable. | 97,500 mi |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Change automatic transmission fluid. Change filter if serviceable. | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
Steps
- Display Remaining Oil Life on the DIC.
- Press and hold the SET/CLR button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
You’ll know it worked: The oil life will change to 100%.
Not on this page
- Fuse box locations & fuse chart: The manual we hold doesn't cover this.