Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
1.8L L4 Engin ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning sy ...
Other materials:
Windshield Upper Reveal Molding Replacement
Windshield Upper Reveal Molding Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the windshield to replace the reveal molding. Refer to Windshield
Replacement.
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Windshield Revea ...
Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or
equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner
will cause the f ...
Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
Special Tools
EN-6340 Camshaft Adjuster Locking Tool
EN-6628–A Camshaft Locking Tool
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement. ...
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