Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the fluid level in the reservoir might go down:
- The fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up.
- A fluid leak in the brake/clutch hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake/ clutch hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes and/or clutch will not work well.
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic system.
Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic system.
When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Light.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top
quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The
vehicle was designed and tested with ...
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.
Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap
before removing it. Th ...
Other materials:
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if:
The RVC is turned off. See “Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off” earlier
in this section.
It is dark.
The sun or the beam of headlamps are shining directly into the camera lens.
Ice, snow, mud, or anything else b ...
Wheel Alignment Measurement
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment.
One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another possibility is tire lead
due to worn or improperly manufactured tires. Lead/pull is defined as follows: At
a constant highway speed on a typical straight r ...
Transmission General Description
The Hydra-matic 6T30/40/45/50 is a fully automatic, 6-speed, front-wheel drive,
electronic-controlled transmission. It consists primarily of a 4-element torque
converter, a compound planetary gear set, friction and mechanical clutch assemblies,
and a hydraulic pressurization and control system ...
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