Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
1.8L L4 Engin ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning sy ...
Other materials:
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or
crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull
on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety b ...
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 ...
Camshaft Sprocket Installation
Install the intake camshaft sprocket (3).
Install the intake camshaft position sensor exciter wheel (2) and the intake
camshaft sprocket bolt (1), but do not tighten yet.
Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Note: Tightening of camshaft sprocket bolts will ...
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