Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Sump/Pan

Oil Pressure Relief Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement. Remove the oil pressure relief valve closure bolt (1). Remove the oil pressure relief valve a ...

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

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 ga ...

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Front Seats
The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash. The height of the head r ...

Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. When replacement tires are needed, GM strongly recommends buying tires with the same TPC Sp ...

Drive Range, Fifth Gear Default (Gen 1)
If the transmission encounters an electrical component malfunction, the transmission will default to Fifth gear. All solenoids will default to their normal state. If the torque converter clutch is applied, it will release. The transmission will remain in Drive Range?Fifth Gear Default until th ...