Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: California Fuel Requirements
If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp. If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Gasoline Specifications
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814. Some gasolines
contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). We recommend against th ...
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If planning to drive in countries outside the U.S. or Canada, the proper fuel
might be hard to find. Check regional auto club or fuel retail brand websites for
availability in the country where dr ...
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Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension absorbs the impact of the tires travelling over irregular
road surfaces and dissipates this energy t ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Fro ...
Cylinder Head Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Inspect for plane surface.
Cylinder block, cylinder head
Straight-edge, feeler gauge
Install the cylinder head gasket.
Install the cylinder head. ...
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