Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays the %CHANGE message on the
DIC when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Remember, the oil ...
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program.
See Roadside ...
Other materials:
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Replacement
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
1
Intake ...
Camshaft Actuator System Description
Camshaft Actuator System Overview
(1)
Camshaft Actuator Vane
(2)
Timing Chain Sprocket
(3)
Engine Oil Pressure-For retarding the camshaft
(4)
Camshaft
(5)
Input Signals from Engine Sen ...
Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier Disassemble
Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier Disassemble
Callout
Component Name
1
Output Carrier Assembly
Note:
The 6T30 and 6T40 have 4 pinions.
The 6T45 and 6T50 have 5 pinions.
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