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Can I use factory RS springs on my 2014 lt hatch without any issues? Will I need to buy the RS struts/shocks too or will my stock lt struts/shocks work? Thanks.

Sorry, I know this must have been covered, but I'll be darned if I can find it. What is the exact GM fluid the 1.8 F17 5-speed manual transmission takes? Also, when doing a fluid change all I should need, parts-wise, is the cover gasket, correct? (other than 2 quarts of the fluid). Thanks!

After a little research, I've read GM changed the material of the often failing air intake tube from part no. 95489808 to part no. 94537633. My question is, does anyone know what year this part came out or what model years first received the new material part? As an aside, for anyone who has the...

So, with any new car nowadays, tunes are a big deal. I frequently read positive things about them and how they transform a car's character (particularly the 1.4). I've read about increased power, sometimes better mileage and improved driveabiltiy as well. Given said tune is not so radical as to...

I'm going to look at a used 1.8 Sonic this weekend. Its GM certified. Is there anything in particular I should look for? In reading, it seems water pumps and T-stat housings were an issue. Thanks for any insight.

As I'm searching for a new Sonic, two used vehicles keep coming up in my searches. One is a 2012 1.4T and the other a 2014 1.8. Both are stick and both are $7500. The 1.4 has 45000 on the clock and the 1.8 has 59000. The 1.4 is a used car lot (which could mean its an auction car) the 1.8 is at...

Years back I had a 2012 Sonic LT 1.4 6 spd manual hatch. Nice little car. So nice that my wife got '13 1.4 auto sedan to match. We still have hers but wound up having to sell mine. Now I'm in the market for a new little hatchback and the pickings are somewhat slim for attractive hatches. I'd...

I have a 2 year old ZZP stainless catback exhaust for sale with both the muffler and the the muffler delete pipe included. A stainless resonator has been added ahead of the muffler. Sounds great without being annoying. Prefer local pick-up as shipping probably won't be cheap for something this...

I have been trying to sell my 2012 Sonic for some time now and don't seem to be having any luck. The car is priced far far below what local dealers are asking for other manual Sonics with more miles and and lacking the 1.4T which my car has. Other than Craigslist and flyers, what other avenues...

I'm thinking hard about selling my red 2012 LT 1.4 turbo 6spd manual hatch. The car has just under 9000 miles on the clock and is almost perfect, no dents etc. I'm selling it because I no longer need it. I bought it as a relaible daily driver for long commutes to work but wound up getting a job...

I've been on the fence about adding an intake (MP Fab) to my Sonic. Currently running the SAB with the snorkel removed. The thing that's holding me back is the noise. I don't mind some increase in noise but does it become obtrusive or annoying over time? Having the snorkel removed was barely...

My 2012 1.4T Hatch strut mounts are creaking and popping during turning and over bumps. The car has only 8500 miles. Can I replace them without disturbing the front end alignment?

I enjoy tossing my '12 LT hatch around the twisty PA back roads. I'd like to do some functional improvements to handling while still keeping it a daily driver. Here are some points I'm considering: 1.Tires play a big part in handling. I researched that ultra wide meats might not be the way to...

I've decided on 16x7.5" Moda MD16s for my '12 LT hatch. They have 40mm offset and 5.79" backspacing. The car won't be lowered. The front airdam already scapes on our lovely PA roads as is. Will 225/50R16s fit without any rubbing or should I play it safe with the 205/55R16s? Thanks.