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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Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise may be heard. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline with a higher ...

Timing Belt Idler Pulley Installation
Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution. Re-cut the timing belt idler pulley thread. Install the timing belt idler pulley̴ ...

Park - Engine Running (Gen 2)
When the gear selector lever is in the Park (P) position, fluid is drawn into the pump through the transmission fluid filter assembly. Line pressure is then directed to the following valves: Fluid Pressure Directed in Preparation for a Shift Manual Valve Mechanically controlled ...