Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: When to Check and What to Use
The common hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for reservoir location.
Hydraulic Clutch
For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is not necessary to regularly check
brake/clutch fluid unless there is a leak suspected. Adding fluid will not correct
a leak. A fluid loss in this syst ...
How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level
is at the MIN (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. The brake/ hydraulic
clutch fluid system should be closed an ...
Other materials:
Cruise Control
If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25
mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph).
Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a st ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL 46079
Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool
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EL 50448
Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool
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Lubrication Description
Oil is applied under pressure to the crankshaft (8), connecting rods (5), camshaft
adjuster (1), camshaft bearing surfaces (3) and valve tappets (4). All other moving
parts are lubricated by gravity flow or splash. Oil enters the rotor type oil pump (10)
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