Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is located in the engine compartment on the passenger
side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview for more information
on location. ...
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the engine air cleaner/ filter, remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains
covered with dirt, a new filter is ...
Other materials:
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one,
be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubb ...
Fuel Pressure Measurement
Special Tools
EN 34730?E1 Pressure Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Warning: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire
could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline
or diesel fuel in an open con ...
Fuel System Cleaning
Note: If the fuel filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected
internally and cleaned if necessary.
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
Remove the fuel pump module assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Replacement.
Inspect the fue ...
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