Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.
Specification
Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the ...
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin
and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Clean your skin and nails with soap ...
Other materials:
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
function was last reset.
Press the reset stem in the lower right of the tachometer to toggle between the
odometer and the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold
the reset stem while the ...
Secondary Air Injection System Description
The Secondary Air Injection System aids in the reduction of hydrocarbon exhaust
emissions during a cold start. This occurs when the start-up engine coolant temperature
(ECT) is between −10 to +56?C (14?33?F), the intake air temperature (IAT) is greater
than −10?C (14?F) and it has ...
Gears Cleaning and Inspection (Gen 2)
Gears
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Clean the following gears in a suitable solvent and
air dry all the p ...
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