Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Winter Driving

Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. Che ...

Driving on Snow or Ice

Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in e ...

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Oil Pump Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement. Remove the 8 oil pump cover bolts (1). Remove the oil pump cover (2). Warning: Before removing the spring, cover the spring with ...

Drive Belt Removal
Special Tools EN-955 Locking Pins EN-48488 Holding Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner. Note: The drive belt tensioner must always be in a pre-tensioned state. Move the dri ...

Starter Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to  Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. If equipped with a front suspension skid plate, remove the drivetrain ...