Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
1.8L L4 Engin ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning sy ...
Other materials:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EN-471
KM-471
J-42070
J-36649
Adapter
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EN-6327-A
KM-6327-A
J-24460
J-42401
Cooling System ...
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor
Replacement.
1
Oil Pres ...
Throttle Body Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Throttle Body Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System
Draining and Filling.
1
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose
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