2016 Chevrolet Sonic Oil Type & Capacity

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic oil type depends on the engine: the 1.4L takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the 1.4L takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the 1.4L takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the 1.4L takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the 1.8L takes 5W-30 (4.76 quarts with filter); the LTZ, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the LTZ, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the RS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the RS, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the RS, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter); the RS, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
1.4L — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.4L — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.4L — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.4L — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
1.8L — 1.8L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.76 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
LTZ, 4D Hatchback — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
LTZ, 4D Sedan — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
RS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
RS, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
RS, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
RS, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans — 1.4L EngAPI - SAE 5W-304.25 QTS.Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.

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2016 Chevrolet Sonic factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

6.9 quarts (6.52 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. After refill, the level must be checked. Add enough engine coolant so that the fluid is within the proper operating range.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic take?

It depends on the engine: 1.4L uses 5W-30; 1.4L uses 5W-30; 1.4L uses 5W-30; 1.4L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; 1.8L uses 5W-30; LTZ, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; LTZ, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; RS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; RS, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; RS, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; RS, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 1.4L holds 4.25 quarts with filter; 1.4L holds 4.25 quarts with filter; 1.4L holds 4.25 quarts with filter; 1.4L holds 4.25 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; 1.8L holds 4.76 quarts with filter; LTZ, 4D Hatchback holds 4.25 quarts with filter; LTZ, 4D Sedan holds 4.25 quarts with filter; RS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans holds 4.25 quarts with filter; RS, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans holds 4.25 quarts with filter; RS, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans holds 4.25 quarts with filter; RS, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 4.25 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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