Chevrolet Sonic, T300 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Sonic, T300 (USA / CAN) models utilize automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 5 to 8,5 liters. Service intervals include checking at 7500 miles and changing at 45000 or 97500 miles. The data covers 10 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Sonic 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2018-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8-8,5 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 5-6 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 6T40 (MH8) 6/1
Sonic 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2018-2020)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8-8,5 liter (Overhaul capacity)
  • Capacity 5-6 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T40 (MH8) 6/1
Sonic 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,77 liter
  • Code: 6T40 (MH8) 6/1
Sonic 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2017-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,77 liter
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T40 (MH8) 6/1
Sonic 1.8 Ecotec VVT (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Code: 6T30 (MH9) 6/1
Sonic 1.8 Ecotec VVT (2017-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T30 (MH9) 6/1
Sonic 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2012-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,77 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 97500 miles
  • Code: 6T40 6/1
Sonic 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2012-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,77 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T40 6/1
Sonic 1.8 Ecotec VVT (2012-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 97500 miles
  • Code: 6T30 6/1
Sonic 1.8 Ecotec VVT (2012-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 6T30 6/1

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