Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Maintenance Schedule

General Information

Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect ...

Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil. Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection. Check ...

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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent t ...

Engine Oil Change
When a %CHANGE message displays in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed ...

2-6 Clutch Piston Installation (6T40/45/50)
2-6 Clutch Piston Installation Callout Component Name 1 2? Clutch Piston Assembly Note: Position the 2? piston air bleed and large slot toward the top of the case. DT-47796 seal protector pr ...