Daewoo Matiz: do-it-yourself engine oil change

Of the oils on the market for Daewoo Matiz, only 10 are considered the best. However, this does not mean that other types of lubricants cannot be used for this model. The main thing is that the car owner changes the engine oil and filter at least every 10 thousand kilometers (preferably 9 thousand). This will significantly increase engine life. Also, do not skimp on lubricants. And the procedure for changing the oil on a Daewoo Matiz can be carried out independently without the involvement of third-party specialists.

Replacement Regulations

For 15 years, during which the city hatchback was produced, Daewoo Matiz was equipped with two types of engines of 0.8 and 1 liter. The difference between these power units, in addition to recoil and thrust level, is that the latter has a long service life. However, the maintenance requirements for both engines are the same.

According to the car instructions, the manufacturer advises changing the filter and oil in Matiz every 10 thousand kilometers. But this is the deadline. It is better if the procedure is carried out every 9 thousand kilometers. Moreover, during this period it is recommended to constantly (approximately every two weeks) monitor the remaining lubricant and the condition of the filter.

Features of "Daewoo Matiz"

“Daewoo Matiz,” as many experts note, is quite picky about the type of oil that the owner pours into it. As practice shows, in order to avoid a huge number of problems, you should strictly adhere to the recommendations given by the manufacturer. The motorist should know that the process of changing the oil must begin with replacing the lubricant, which is present in the Daewoo Matiz power units, regardless of the volume of the device. You should be aware that a larger engine capacity will require a little more lubricant.

Checking the volume and condition of the oil

To check the oil level, you need to turn off the Matiz and wait a few minutes. This is explained by the fact that when the engine is running (hot), the lubricant expands. Due to this feature, the volume of engine oil when the engine is turned on will be greater than what the tank actually contains.

After turning off the power unit, you need to pull out the dipstick, wipe it with a rag and measure the current lubricant level. This procedure should then be repeated. This method of checking will give the most accurate results.

To assess the condition of the oil, you will need to perform several steps:

1. Warm up the engine to operating temperature and wait until it cools down to 60-70 degrees.
2. Remove the dipstick and assess the condition of the material by smell and consistency. If the engine oil drains like water, this indicates a poor condition of the lubricant.
3. Rate the color. In its normal state, the lubricant has a yellowish-brown tint, due to which the dipstick remains visible.
4. Drop a small amount of liquid onto light-colored paper. If the stain acquires a dark shade, this indicates severe contamination. In cases where a halo of brown or light color appears, this circumstance indicates rapid consumption of lubricant.

The oil along with the filter on the Daewoo Matiz must be changed immediately if the liquid becomes dark brown, gray or black. In this case, it is not recommended to overload the motor. However, the engine is still capable of operating for some time on such liquid.

Reviews

Maxim Prosvetov I purchase exclusively original filters and change them as often as possible. The engine has no problems with the lubrication circuit, although the mileage has exceeded 157 thousand km.

Alexander Belov The desire to save money led to the purchase of an analogue. It served twice as long as the original. I had to change both the clogged filter and the engine oil.

Petr Molonin I don’t always buy originals. I approach the choice of filter responsibly in order to avoid counterfeits. I didn’t notice much difference between the original and high-quality alternatives.

The right motor oil

The choice of oil for Daewoo Matiz depends on the personal preferences of the car owner and the size of the budget. At the same time, when purchasing lubricant, it is necessary to take into account the general recommendations of the manufacturer. In addition, if the owner of a hatchback has changed one brand of fluid to another, then during the first 2-3 thousand kilometers it is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of the filter and the filled material.

Manufacturer's recommendations

The manufacturer recommends several types of oils for Daewoo Matiz. For owners living in regions with a temperate climate, products with the following markings are suitable:

• SAE 5w-30;
• SAE 10w-30;
• SAE 10w-40;
• SAE 15w-40.

In cold regions it is recommended to use products labeled as 5w-30, in hot regions - 15w-40 or 10w-30. To simplify the understanding of the question of which oil is best to purchase for Daewoo Matiz, you need to remember the following rule: the lower the first number (5, 10 or 15), the worse the liquid thickens at subzero temperatures. In particular, with 5w-30 engine oil this occurs at -30 degrees.

Despite such limited requirements from the manufacturer for the lubricant, various liquids can be poured into Matiz. That is, the Daewoo company does not name any specific brands of oil.

Which one to choose

It is quite difficult to immediately decide which oil to fill in the Daewoo Matiz. Reviews of hatchback owners who recommend purchasing the following products help solve this issue:

1. Mannol Molibden Menzin. A relatively inexpensive product that contains molybdenum disulfite, which provides an ultra-strong oil film. Thanks to this feature, the level of engine protection from oxidative processes and high temperatures increases.

2. Kixx G1. High quality synthetic fluid, available at a relatively low price, also prevents oxidative processes. This oil simultaneously flushes the inside of the engine, making the power unit cleaner after each filter and lubricant change.
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3. Liqui Moly Optimal. German products that maintain a stable viscosity level under various operating conditions. The lubricant uses additives to absorb soot and varnish deposits, preventing the formation of sludge. According to owner reviews, Moly Optimal, with regular use, significantly increases the service life of the engine.

4. Elf Evolution 700 STI. This liquid is recommended to be poured into Daewoo Matiz, which is used in difficult conditions. This product protects engine components well from friction under extreme loads.

5. Castrol Magnatec. The liquid prevents the appearance of corrosion and deposits on engine parts. Moreover, Magnatec, unlike other similar products, provides the maximum level of protection at the moment the engine starts.

Other lubricants can be used for Daewoo Matiz. Products from Lukoil, Shell, ZIC, General Motors and other manufacturers are suitable for this hatchback.

Changing the oil filter

To replace the oil filter, you usually do not need any additional tools; everything is done by hand.

1. Place a tray under the filter: this will make the cleaning process easier in the future.
2. Unscrew the oil filter. If the car has air conditioning, you will have to remove the resonator. Usually the oil filter can be unscrewed without much effort. But sometimes it is twisted too tightly, to the point of damaging the gasket. In such cases, you have to use a special puller or chain wrench. It helps to tap the circle of the filter to loosen the seal of the rubber gasket. If this does not have an effect, you can pierce the filter, for example, with a screwdriver, and then unscrew it.
3. Fill the new filter with fresh oil (the same one that will be used for the engine). This is necessary to avoid starting the engine with a dry filter. Pre-filling the filter volume will speed up the flow of oil to the engine components after startup. It is necessary to generously lubricate the rubber gasket of the filter element, which will be adjacent to the block.
4. Install a new filter. Before screwing to the fitting, wipe the joints.
5. If a small amount of oil spills when screwing, it's not a big deal. You should not be too zealous when tightening the filter, so that next time you will not have to use special tools to unscrew it.

Engine oil change procedure

Changing the oil in a Daewoo Matiz engine is carried out in several stages and does not require the involvement of third-party specialists. To do this, you will need to install the car on a rise (pit, jack) to facilitate access to the bottom of the engine compartment.

What tools and components will be needed

To change the engine oil on a Daewoo Matiz, you will need:

• socket wrench 17;
• oil filter puller;
• a container where the waste liquid will be drained;
• rags for wiping parts.

When it comes to choosing an oil filter for Matiz, you should take into account the type of engine installed, as well as the recommendations of the Daewoo company.

Removing the oil filter

When changing the lubricant, you must first drain the used material. To do this, you need to warm up the engine to 60-70 degrees, open the filler cap and the drain plug under the bottom. For the latter, you will need a key for 17. Then you need to wait until all the liquid has drained.

Next, you can change the oil filter. The procedure is carried out according to the following algorithm:

1. The resonator is removed (on models with air conditioning) and using a crab (or by hand) the filter is unscrewed, moving counterclockwise.
2. Wipe the engine at the place where the filter is attached with a rag.
3. The clean mixture is poured into the new filter (about halfway) and the sealing ring is lubricated.

After this, the oil filter can be installed in place and proceed to the next step.

The next step is adding oil.

At the last stage, you need to pour new oil into the appropriate tank. During this procedure, you must constantly monitor the lubricant level using a dipstick. It is recommended to pour liquid until it reaches the top mark.

Canister

The original oil is bottled in cans made of high-quality plastic , and all drawings and inscriptions on it are made clearly and legibly.

1. The plastic of the original canister is durable. When you press on its corners, dents do not form . With fakes, the opposite is true - dents on soft plastic remain forever.
2. The parts of the canister are soldered with a neat seam. It's practically invisible. It is flush with the canister parts. In fakes, the seam is wide and curved. It's a little convex.
3. All drawings made on plastic have a clear outline and even orientation . They should not be blurry or squinting to the right or left.
4. Pay attention to the bottom of the canister. All the flaws of poor-quality processing of plastic are clearly visible there. In addition, at the bottom of the original canister there should be a relief pyramid in the shape of a square. Manufacturers of counterfeits do not have special machines to create such designs. In this place they place the inscription Piysu.

The bottom of the canister of the original and the fake
. In addition, the plastic of the original canister is smooth, while the plastic of the fake is rough.

Labels

On original cans of GM 5w30 oil, the labels are glued evenly. Their print quality is brighter and richer. The font of the inscriptions is smooth and clear.

Labels of fakes may be glued crookedly, have a pale appearance and blurry inscriptions. On the back there are instructions with information about the manufacturers in several languages. It can be made in the form of a book.

Label on the back of the original canister

Just be sure to glue it evenly, without swelling. In oil samples produced at Russian factories, the label is one large sticker. Look at the barcode to see where the canister comes from.

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Hologram

You need to know the following about the hologram on a can of GM 5w30 oil:

• it should be strictly in the upper right corner of the label.
• it should change color under different viewing angles and lighting . In this case, the manufacturer’s logo or the letters GM should be visible.

In fakes, the hologram may not be present or may be located in the wrong place. In addition, it is not endowed with holographic properties.

Lid

Depending on where the oil canister was made - in Europe or Russia - the lids will be different. On European canisters, the lids come with a relief pattern , explaining how the canister should be opened. There is no such thing in the lids of Russian samples.

On European lids, the arms are slightly raised for easy grip with your fingers. In fakes, the lids may come without a pattern, or the arms will be flush with the lid. In the original, the temples are the same, but in the fake there may be temples of different sizes - one is longer, the other is shorter.

Original caps in the European version of the oil

Russian-style lids have arms of different lengths . But at the same time they are completely covered with a plastic strip along the edge. The fake caps are very similar to the Russian originals. However, the plastic strip in them does not completely cover the temples around the perimeter , leaving some section free.

Original caps in the Russian version of the oil

In addition, the height of the plastic of the original lids is solid, without perforations. There may be divisions in fakes.

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To minimize the likelihood of purchasing a low-quality product, go to trusted stores for oil. It would be a good idea to request documents confirming the quality of the goods.

It is imperative that they be original, with a live seal, and not photocopies or printouts from the website. You can also order from the company’s official online stores.

Although European samples are counterfeited less often, still, when delivering your order, carefully study it, following our advice.

Source: https://KakOtlichit.ru/auto/oil/gm.html

Additional Information

The Daewoo Matiz car uses oil marked 5W30 or 5W40 as a motor lubricant, depending on the operating conditions of the car. During the warm season, when the roads are hot, it is recommended to fill the engine with oil with a high viscosity level, labeled 5W40. Regarding the cold period of the year, experts recommend pouring 5W30 into the engine; such lubricant will not thicken much.

Fully synthetic motor oil has proven itself well. Of course, synthetics are able to demonstrate their maximum characteristics only if the internal combustion engine is serviced with a relatively low mileage. Many experts agree that the use of synthetics when changing engine oil in a Daewoo Matiz will be justified only if the engine has a mileage of up to 100,000 (km).

In other cases, it is advisable to give preference to semi-synthetics and even cheap mineral oil. Low-cost types of lubricants have a positive effect on improving engine compression if the piston group and cylinders have significant (pre-capital) wear.

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