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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Brake Rotor/Drum Balance Inspection
Support the vehicle drive axle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the drive axle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Warning: Refer to Work Stall Test Warning. Reinstall the wheel nuts in ...

Cylinder Head Replacement
Special Tools BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Relieve fuel system pressure. Re ...

Camshaft Sprocket Installation
Install the intake camshaft sprocket (3). Install the intake camshaft position sensor exciter wheel (2) and the intake camshaft sprocket bolt (1), but do not tighten yet. Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Note: Tightening of camshaft sprocket bolts will ...