Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
- Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
- Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
- Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.
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 galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air. Failure to clean oil galleries may cause engine damage.
Oil Sump/Pan
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Oil Pan Installation
Special Tools
EN-49980 Guidance Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces from old sealing material, dirt, oil and grease.
Note: The seal ...
Other materials:
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Briefly press SEEK or
SEEK to automatically search for the
next available station. If a station is not found, the radio switches to a more
sensitive search level. If a station still is not found, the frequency that was
last active begins to p ...
Charging System Description and Operation
Electrical Power Management Overview
The electrical power management system is designed to monitor and control
the charging system and send diagnostic messages to alert the driver of possible
problems with the battery and generator. This electrical power management system
primarily ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
Install a NEW oil level indicator tube gasket.
Install the oil level indicator tube (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (1) and tighten to 15 Y (11 lb ft).
Install the oil dipstick.
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