Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel
door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make th ...
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced
to restore corrosion protecti ...
Other materials:
Paint Gauges
Paint thickness gauges measure the total thickness of the vehicle finish. It
is important to accurately measure the thickness of the finish on each vehicle as
the thickness of the finish will vary on each vehicle. Use a paint gauge before
the sanding process in order to accurately measure how ...
Tread Wear Indicators Description
The original equipment tires have tread wear indicators that show when you should
replace the tires.
The location of these indicators are at 60 degree intervals around the outer
diameter of the tire. The indicators appear as a 6 mm (0.25 in) wide band when the
tire trea ...
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
Remove the oil pressure relief valve closure bolt (1).
Remove the oil pressure relief valve assembly (2).
Separate the piston (3) and the spring (4).
Warning: Bod ...
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