Hey so I have a 2013 Chevy Sonic automatic and I am about to hit my 75,000 mark in about 900 miles. I drive it daily about 50 miles a day for work and 30 miles of it is highway, I just had a new battery put in after replacing the original one. my warranty will also expire at 75,000. I am taking it in for a oil change this weekend and I know the dealership will try and talk me into buying things lol , but what do I really need? I had a coolant flush about 5,000 miles ago , Do i need a new timing belt? Half of the miles on this car are highway miles so just trying to get other Sonic owners opinions. Thanks.
About to hit my 75,000 miles mark.
- Thread starter killaj131
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What engine? I have a 1.8L, 2012. The interval for the timing belt check/change is 10 years/110k miles from what I remember off the top of my head. Spark plugs are 100k under normal use from what I remember.
dannyg
Member
Manual for 2013 Sonic is available online, take a look:
https://my.chevrolet.com/content/da...evrolet/sonic/2013_chevrolet_sonic_owners.pdf
It says the interval for changing the belt is 97,500 miles...see Section 11-5. But change it earlier if you're worried about it!
https://my.chevrolet.com/content/da...evrolet/sonic/2013_chevrolet_sonic_owners.pdf
It says the interval for changing the belt is 97,500 miles...see Section 11-5. But change it earlier if you're worried about it!
My mind must have slipped saying 110k. LOL. I remember reading that at 97.5. I think I got the 10 year "inspection" time period of the belt right though.....
Ameyejesus
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Should have got the 1.4 has a timing chain. And if your going for a ti.ing belt service it's better to have it all done at once. Cheaper that way.
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JTee2017
Well-known member
When you have the timing belt done. . also do the water pump since it is in the same area.
I would also replace the Thermostat and housing since they will leak over time. You can find those on Amazon and Ebay for $40 to $80 and if you are handy do it yourself. Just be careful, don't snap off any bolts and don't over tighten the new mounting bolts. Then flush and fill the anti freeze.
Also, check your coolant reservoir, and all connecting tubes and hoses to the Thermostat (water outlet). Replace most of those. They will crack and leak with age.
