Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Oil Life System

What to Do with Used Oil

Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap ...

When to Change Engine Oil

This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and mile ...

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Engine Block Disassemble
Remove the cylinder head locating (1, 2). Remove the oil pressure switch (1). Remove the knock sensor bolt (2) and the knock sensor (1). Clean the thread. Remove the oil flow check valve (1). Remove the oil pressure rel ...

Camshaft Cover Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces. Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in). Apply sealing compound to areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers. Note: The installation procedure sho ...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...