Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid.
Engine Oil Change
When a %CHANGE message displays
in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600
mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indic ...
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Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring t ...
Crankshaft Balancer Installation
Special Tools
EN-470–B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-956?E Extension
EN-49979 Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of
the oil pump rotor (2) and to the two ...
Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection
Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection
Callout
Component Name
Caution: After cleaning the transmission components, allow
to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmission
compone ...
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