Chevrolet Sonic
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Chevrolet Sonic — from 2012 to 2016.
2012–2020 Chevrolet Sonic
1.4L Turbo I4 (LUJ/LUV/LE2) · FWD
138 hp / 148 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6T30)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity7.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank12 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2012–2016 Chevrolet Sonic
1.8L I4 (LWE/LUW) · FWD
138 hp / 125 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6T30)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity7.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank12 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi