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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Water Pump Replacement (LUV)
Water Pump Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the water inlet. Refer to Water Inlet Replacement. Remove the water pu ...

Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement
Special Tools CH-807 Closure Plugs CH-6015 Closure Plugs For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnec ...

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chr ...