Segment:
        
        
            Compact Car (Subcompact in some markets)
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Economy-minded buyers seeking practical transportation.
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            Opel/Vauxhall Astra, Ford Escort, Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla (depending on market and year)
        
     
    
    
        
            Design Influence:
        
        
            Designed by Italdesign Giugiaro, featuring a modern and clean aesthetic for its time.
        
     
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Offered a blend of affordability, decent fuel economy, and a surprisingly spacious interior for its class.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Mechanical:
        
        
            Complete overhaul, diagnostics, timing belt, cylinder head, piston, crankshaft, lubrication system
        
     
    
        
            Engine Performance:
        
        
            Fuel injection system, ignition system, emissions control, engine management system (ECM/ECU)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Manual:
        
        
            Clutch, gearbox overhaul, shifting mechanism, driveshafts
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Automatic:
        
        
            Torque converter, planetary gear sets, hydraulic controls, solenoids, valve body, overhaul
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Front/rear disc brakes, drum brakes (rear), ABS system, hydraulic lines, master cylinder, calipers, rotors
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Power steering system, rack and pinion, steering column, tie rods
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Front McPherson struts, rear torsion beam, shock absorbers, springs, bushings, alignment specifications
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Battery, charging system (alternator, starter), lighting, ignition, power windows, locks, wipers, horn
        
     
    
        
            Body And Interior:
        
        
            Body panels, doors, hood, trunk, interior trim, seats, HVAC system, dashboard
        
     
    
        
            Climate Control:
        
        
            Air conditioning system (compressor, refrigerant, evaporator, condenser), heater core, blower motor
        
     
    
        
            Safety Systems:
        
        
            Airbag system diagnostics and replacement, seat belt mechanisms
        
     
    
    
        
            Routine Maintenance:
        
        
            Oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug service, fluid checks and top-offs, belt inspections
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnostics, electrical schematics for fault finding
        
     
    
        
            Repair Procedures:
        
        
            Step-by-step instructions for component removal, installation, and overhaul
        
     
    
        
            Engine Rebuild:
        
        
            Torque specifications, bearing clearances, piston ring installation, valve seating
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Repair:
        
        
            Gearbox assembly/disassembly, clutch adjustment, automatic transmission component replacement
        
     
    
        
            Brake Service:
        
        
            Pad/shoe replacement, rotor resurfacing/replacement, caliper service, bleeding procedures
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Diagnostics:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, component testing procedures, fuse and relay identification
        
     
    
        
            Body Repair:
        
        
            Panel replacement, dent removal techniques, paint preparation guidelines
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive: Covers basic maintenance to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, including advanced diagnostics.
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Tools:
        
        
            Information applicable to standard automotive diagnostic tools and OEM specific tools where relevant.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Family:
        
        
            Ecotec (GM lineage)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Code Example:
        
        
            A14SE (1.4L), A15SMS (1.5L), A16DMS (1.6L)
        
     
    
    
        
            Displacement 1.4L:
        
        
            1389 cc
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower 1.4L:
        
        
            75 PS (74 hp; 55 kW) @ 5400 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Torque 1.4L:
        
        
            110 Nm (81 lb-ft) @ 3400 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Displacement 1.5L:
        
        
            1498 cc
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower 1.5L:
        
        
            85 PS (84 hp; 63 kW) @ 5600 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Torque 1.5L:
        
        
            130 Nm (96 lb-ft) @ 3400 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Displacement 1.6L:
        
        
            1598 cc
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower 1.6L:
        
        
            94 PS (93 hp; 69 kW) @ 5800 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Torque 1.6L:
        
        
            136 Nm (100 lb-ft) @ 3400 rpm
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded Petrol (Gasoline)
        
     
    
        
            Ignition System:
        
        
            Electronic Ignition (Distributorless Ignition System - DIS on later models)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Every 10,000-15,000 km (6,000-9,000 miles) or 12 months, whichever comes first.
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Every 20,000-30,000 km (12,000-18,000 miles).
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plug Replacement:
        
        
            Every 40,000-60,000 km (24,000-36,000 miles), depending on type (e.g., copper vs. platinum).
        
     
    
        
            Timing Belt Replacement:
        
        
            Crucial: Every 60,000-90,000 km (36,000-54,000 miles) or 4-5 years. (Interference engine - failure can cause catastrophic damage).
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Specification:
        
        
            API SG/SH or ACEA A2-96, viscosity 10W-40 or 5W-30 (depending on climate and manufacturer recommendation).
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 3.5 - 4.0 liters (3.7 - 4.2 US quarts) with filter change.
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Specification:
        
        
            Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid Specification:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Manual:
        
        
            GL-4 Gear Oil, viscosity 75W-90 or 80W-90.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Automatic:
        
        
            Dexron III / Mercon equivalent.
        
     
    
    
        
            Ignition System Reliability:
        
        
            Coil packs and spark plug wires can degrade over time, leading to misfires.
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System Leaks:
        
        
            Radiator hoses and water pump seals are common leak points.
        
     
    
        
            Suspension Wear:
        
        
            Bushings, ball joints, and tie rod ends can wear out, causing steering looseness and noise.
        
     
    
        
            Window Regulator Failure:
        
        
            Manual and power window regulators can become weak or break.
        
     
    
        
            Exhaust System Corrosion:
        
        
            Rusting of exhaust pipes, muffler, and catalytic converter due to climate exposure.
        
     
    
        
            ABS Sensor Failure:
        
        
            ABS warning light illumination often due to faulty wheel speed sensors.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Daewoo Context:
        
        
            Daewoo Motors was a South Korean automobile manufacturer, established in 1982, which produced vehicles often based on licensed GM platforms.
        
     
    
    
    
        
            Platform Development:
        
        
            Based on the Daewoo Espero platform, with design input from Italdesign Giugiaro.
        
     
    
        
            Facelifts:
        
        
            Received minor styling updates in the early 2000s (sometimes referred to as Lanos II or Lanos III, depending on region).
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Period:
        
        
            1997-2002 (original production), continued in some markets with rebadging.
        
     
    
        
            Manufacturing Locations:
        
        
            South Korea (original), Poland (FSO), Romania (Rodae), Ukraine (ZAZ), Egypt (GM Egypt).
        
     
    
        
            Rebadging:
        
        
            Sold as Daewoo Lanos, Chevrolet Lanos, FSO Lanos, and ZAZ Lanos.