Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Maintenance Schedule

General Information

Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect ...

Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil. Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection. Check ...

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Transmission
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M(Manual Mode). 2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shift lever to upshift, or push t ...

Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Front Cover Cleaning Procedure Clean the engine front cover sealing surface. Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury. Caution: To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or contaminated oil g ...

Oil Pan Removal
Remove the 16 oil pan bolts (1). Caution: Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces. Place a suitable prying tool to the area shown (1) and carefully pry the oil pan loose. R ...