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 ...
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate
the next engine oil change. To reset the system:
1. Press the MENU button to show Remaining Oil Life on the display. This display
shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If 99% is displayed, tha ...
Rear Suspension Description and Operation
This vehicle has a beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components:
An axle with integral trailing arms
A cross beam
Two coil springs
Two standard shock absorbers
Axle Assembly
The axle assembly attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and
brac ...
Thrust Angles Description
The front wheels aim or steer the vehicle. The rear wheels control tracking.
This tracking action relates to the thrust angle (3). The thrust angle is the path
that the rear wheels take. Ideally, the thrust angle is geometrically aligned with
the body centerline (2).
In the i ...
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