CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owners Manual

ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Air Cleaner Filter and Crankcase Ventilation
Filter Replacement*
- Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 OOO km) or more often under dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals
for your driving conditions.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
10 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspections** -
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly,
if equipped) for damage or
leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of
the fuel filter is not
required.
*An Emission Control Service.
fr The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to per$orm this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be per$ormed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record. ’’
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be
performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance
of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (/t is important for you or a service station 8ttend8nt to perform these underhood checks a\
t each fuel fili.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
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Engine Oil Level
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index for further details.
Fluid Level Check the
windshield washer fluid level
in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if Windshield Washer necessary. See “Coolant”
in the Index
for further details.
Level Check
the engine coolant
level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if
Engine Coolant Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
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At least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for
further details.
At least Twice a Year
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Hydraulic Clutch Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See “Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid
System Inspection loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At lead Once a Year
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges, including the hatchback lid. Al\
so lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear compartment, console doors a\
nd
any folding seat hardware.
Section
D tells you what to use.
’.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around tne vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” \
in the Index if necessary) and
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engin\
e immediately if it
starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
the regular brake.
work
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in Neutral, push the clutch down
halfway and try to start
the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed
down all
the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down. your vehicle needs service.
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At feast Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock-BTS:
Steering Column Lock
1 CA UTlON: I
When .you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you I
or others could be iniured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked \
on
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the engine. Without
a
level surface.
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
While parked, and
with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key
On vehicles with a key release button,
try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key
should
come out only in LOCK.
P (Park).
release button.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department
or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE I WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Steering and Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
Inspection signs
of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System
Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust
system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system.
Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could ].et exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’
in the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Inspection Replace parts as needed.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.)
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Rear Axle Service
Brake System Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A
fluid
loss in this system may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed. If your
vehicle
is used to pull a trailer, change the gear lubricant every 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum
brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is
required. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions
result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced.
Also, if the brake system warning light stays on
or comes on, something may be wrong with the
brake system. See “Brake System Warning Light” in
the Index. If your anti-lock brake system
warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake
system. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in
the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE FLUIWLUBRICANT
Engine Oil
proper viscosity. The
SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as
GM
Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils
of the
SGKC, SGKD, or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
(GM Part
No. 1052753) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
Hydraulic Brake System Delco-Supreme
11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347) or equivalent.
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering System GM
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No.
1052884) or equivalent.
Manual Transmission DEXRONm-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345881).
Automatic Transmission DEXRONB-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 1234588 1).
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
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USAGE
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer
Solvent
Windshield
& Wiper
Blades
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FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant
(GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Engine Oil.
Engine Oil.
Engine Oil.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LI~ or OC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497) or equivalent.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Clean with Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 1).
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