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:
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUW)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative
Cable Disco ...
Intake Manifold Assemble (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Install the 4 NEW multiport fuel injector seals (4).
Install the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (2) and the fuel injectors (3)
to the intake manifold (5).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 2 multiport fuel in ...
Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note: If the engine oil level is at maximum, some oil may
emerge when drawing out the oil dipstick guide tube.
Place collecting basin underneath.
Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (1).
Remove the oil level indicator tubeR ...
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