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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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
Caution This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at t ...

Camshaft Timing Chain Installation
Special Tools EN-952 Fixing Pin EN-953-A Fixing Tool EN-955-10 Fixing Pin from EN-955 Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. The engine should be adjusted to TDC. The crankshaft should be locked with EN-952 fixing pin. The camshaft should be locked with EN-9 ...

Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement Place a basin underneath the vehicle. Clean away all ...