
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902) -
2016 - CRC - 5/27/15
Service and Maintenance
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Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage
Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1
™
specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See
Engine Oil
0
226
.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant.
See
Engine Coolant
0
233
.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Automatic Transmission
DEXRON
®
-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Chassis Lubrication and Manual
Transmission Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders and Hood and
Door Hinges
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).