Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays the %CHANGE message on the
DIC when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Remember, the oil ...
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Steering Angle Sensor Replacement
Steering Angle Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering wheel airbag coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Airbag
Coil Replacement.
1
Steering Angle Sensor
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Water Pump Pulley Removal
Loosen the 3 water pump pulley bolts (2) while holding up the water pump
pulley hub with a wrench.
Remove the 3 water pump pulley bolts (2).
Remove the water pump pulley (1).
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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
Note: Note cylinder sequence.
Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bol ...
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