Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Special Application Services

Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi

Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filte ...

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 ...

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Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...

Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1). Disconnect the radi ...

Oil Pump Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement. Remove the 8 oil pump cover bolts (1). Remove the oil pump cover (2). Warning: Before removing the spring, cover the spring with ...