Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Recommended Fluids

Additional Maintenance and Care

Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is ...

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. ...

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Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and ...

Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview  for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. I ...

Camshaft Seal Replacement
Special Tools EN 422 Installer EN 45000 Remover For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Removal Procedure Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Sprocket Replacement. Note: Do not damage the sealing surfaces. ...