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:
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacemen ...
Heater Core Outlet Tube Replacement
Heater Core Outlet Tube Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module.
Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal
...
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure
Note:
The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be
opened.
The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection
may be re-used. New transmission fluid must be used during servicing
work.
The transmis ...
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