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    Little help please...anyone know how to remove the rear seat?

    I searched the forum and could not find an answer. My little kid spilled pediasure milk down the back seat without anyone knowing until it started to stink. I tried cleaning where I could reach but the stink did not go away. I would be very greatful if someone could descibe to me exactly...
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    The Dealer you select matters! Bubble in tire sidewall

    I have a 6 month old 2013 LTZ hatch with 4500 miles on it. I noticed one of the tires had started to form a bubble in the sidewall about 1/2 the size of a golf ball. I took it to my dealer about an hour away and he inspected it for abrasion or any scrapes or denting in the rim that would...
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    638 HP sonic.....best looking sonic I ever saw

    The write-up below is from Yahoo. It comes from an article titled "Ten cars we wish they would build" Chevrolet Sonic Boom Chevy does well for itself with performance players at either end of its product line. The Corvette ZR1 successfully takes the fight to the bank-account-draining exotics...
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    Sonic Part of GM Recall

    Not sure if this is posted yet but here is the link GM recalls 13,680 cars for possible bolt, airbag issues - Yahoo! News Looks like a potential airbag issue for a few 2012 sonics..... I recall reading on this site where someone(s) was/were in an accident or hit a deer and their airbag did not...
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    Sonics at Philadelphia (Philly) Auto Show-Pics

    Did anyone else make it to the Philly Auto Show yet? I went last minute yesterday and took some pics of the sonic hatches. They had a white RS and an Orange LT. Both look sweet. I can only post 4 pics at a time so be patient with me.... :popcorn: I have 20 to post :) Here are the first ones.
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    A flaw in the design of the Sonic's stock Jack?

    Anyone try jacking up their Sonic's rear tire using the stock jack apparatus? (I have a 2013 LTZ hatch with 17's.) I tried using the stock jack today unsuccessfully (to install rear Rally Armor mud flaps). The manual states that the jack locations are marked with "1/2 circle" notches at the...
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    Maintenance when Trifecta Tuned

    Does maintenance requirements change after your sonic is Trifecta tuned? I recall reading somewhere that if your sonic is tuned you need to pay more attention to maintenance. What does that mean? Can I still use my oil life monitor? Or does it no longer apply because I am tuned? Is full...
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    Installed new spoiler on Sonic LTZ Hatch

    In continuing the quest to further personalize my Sonic, I ordered a 3D Carbon spoiler from CarID. They sell entire body kits but for now I just went with the spoiler for a sale price of $157. I considered the RS spoiler (listed for $203 at GMpartsdirect), but I liked this one a little better...
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    Video from GM of our 1.4L Turbo Engine

    Not sure if this has been posted before...I couldn't find it, but it's really good and probally deserves its own thread making it more prominent for newbies trying to understand their engines...So Here is the YouTube Link. Yahoo! Video Detail for Chevrolet Cruze: The Powertrain Key1
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    Help with accessing spark plugs on 1.4 engine

    I have searched the forum and could not find any photo's to help with accessing the sonic 1.4 hatch spark plugs. So if someone helps me I will be happy to post photo's for future rookies like myself. I have read a lot about the need to check your plugs gap, so I went out to auto zone and...
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    Blue topaz LTZ sonic hatch spotted

    Was that you? I spotted the blue sonic hatch in the shop where I went to get my windows tiinted today 10-27-12. The tech said it was there for a paint protection application on the front end. It was in PA but it had temp NJ plates. This is the first sonic I have ever seen that was not on a...
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    Poll: What Color is your Sonic?

    I thought it would be interesting to see what colors sell the most, the least and all in-between. What was the original color of your Sonic when you purchased it? Mine is cyber gray. Dont forget to select a color in the poll so your car gets counted :popcorn:
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    Installed SporTrek Roof Rack on 2013 LTZ Sonic Hatch

    I ordered this roof rack from Perry Craft and it appears to be very aerodynamic. It is a ligt duty roof rack which is all I plan to use it for (if that). I like the look it gives to the hatch but install for the one I went with was a bear. I suppose it would have been easier if I would have...
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    Poll: Automatic versus Manual transmission

    Though it would be interesting to see how many of us have automatic transmissions versus manual. I have an Auto LTZ hatch but go ahead and list yours.....:) Don't forget to push the poll button to cast your vote or you will not be included in the numbers...
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    Need opinions of best location for side vents!!

    I like the look of the side vents which comes with some of the higher performance cars and so I decided to purchase a pair. Now comes the hard part. What location gives the most agressive look.... I am attaching pics via two posts to get some opinions. The choices are A. No side vents B...
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    New Sonic LTZ Hatch

    Just got a new sonic in central NJ 4 days ago. It's cyber grey automatic 1600 under msrp. So far i love it! Key1cc
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