oil additives CHEVROLET CAMARO 1995 4.G Owners Manual

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Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will
help prevent deposits from forming
in your engine and
fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission control system working properly. It’s
good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part for
cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates.
General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with
these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those
parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide
levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially
designed
to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you use reformulated gasoline. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air, especially in those
parts
of the country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station operators if their
gasolines contain deposit control additives and oxygenates, and
if they have been reformulated to
reduce vehicle emissions.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel may be hard to find. Do
not use leaded gasoline. If you use even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well or at all. With
continuous
use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust
system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate
quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged.
All of that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered
by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
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Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
0
0
0
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop and go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
of
your car.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you
need to change your oil and filter every
3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
comes first.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have
to park outside in very cold weather,
0°F (- 18 “C) or
colder.
If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.
If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams
or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
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Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogging ..................................... 3-3
Defrosting
..................................... 3-3
Differential. Limited Slip
......................... 6-27
Dolby
B Noise Reduction ......................... 3-9
Door Locks
...................................... 2-3
Driver Position
................................. 1 - I2
Driving On Grades. With a Trailer .................. 4-36
Driving At Night
................................... 4- I6
City ....................................... 4-20
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
.................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In
a Blizzard ................................ 4-27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
In the Rain
.................................. 4-18
OnCurves
.................................. 4-11
On
Hill and Mountain Roads ................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Through Deep Standing Water
.................. 2- 19
Winter ..................................... 4-25
With
a Trailer ............................... 3-35
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Defogger. Rear
Window
.......................... 3-4
Electric Mirror Control
......................... 2-5 I
Electrical Equipment. Adding ..................... 6-68
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block .................. 6-70 Engine Coolant
................................. 6-28
Adding
.................................... 6-29
Checking
................................... 6-29
Heater
................................ 2.20. 6-i7
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-73
Exhaust
.................................... 2-34
Identification
................................ 6-67
Oil ........................................ 6-11
Engineoil ........................................
Additives ................................... 6-17
Checking
................................... 6-13
What Kind to Use ............................ 6-16
What Kind to Use Oil (3.4L, 5.7L)
............... 6-16
What Kind to Use Oil (3800) ................... 6-15
What to do with Used Oil ....................... 6-17
Whentochange
............................. 6-17
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Engine. 3.4L ................................. 6-9
Engine.
3800 ................................. 6-8
Engine. 5.7L ................................ 6-10
Running it While you’re Parked ................. 2-35
Specifications
............................... 6-74
Ethanol
(In Fuel) ................................ 6-3
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety Belts ............. 1-24
Express Down Window
.......................... 2-36
Extender. Safety Belt
............................ 1-41
Engine
...........................................
Adding .................................... 6-14
Starting
.................................... 2-17
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-34
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