Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122660) -
2017 - crc - 5/13/16
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Vehicle Care
1.
.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See
.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See
.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
See
and
.
7.
.
8.
.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See
.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
”
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See
“
Checking
Engine Oil
”
and
“
When to Add
Engine Oil
”
in this section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See
.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See
“
What to Do with
Used Oil
”
in this section.
If the engine oil pressure light
comes on, check the engine oil level
right away. The oil pressure light is
on the instrument cluster. See
.
Check the engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly
(every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
for the location.
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Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.