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:
Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is
not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal
braking performance, both circuits need to be working
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system ...
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp
Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp
921
Front Fog Lamp
H8
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
7444NA
High-Beam Headlamp
9005LL
...
Transmission Case Disassemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
J-810700 Mainshaft Bearing Remover
J-810704 Center Bar Puller
M-680770 Universal Sliding Mallet
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
R-0007770 Holding Fixture Adapter Plates
T-0307000 Extractor and Driver Fixture
T-9807671 Slide Hammer
For eq ...
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