CHEVROLET CAMARO 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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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.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, 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 let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen
or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.
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Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, 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.
CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection
If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive
environment, as indicated by the shaded areas on the
map following this text, your vehicle may require
additional brake service. Refer to the appropriate
GM Service Bulletin for the proper front caliper
inspection procedure. As necessary, front caliper pins
and knuckle brake pad abutments should be lubricated
at every other tire rotation.
Also, see your GM dealer’s
service department or qualified service center for
additional information.
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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine,
see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRONO-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Engine oil.
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Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Rear Axle
(Standard
Differential)
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip
Differential)
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI
# 2
Category
LB or GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI ## 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) and 4 ounces
(1
18 ml) of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive
(GM Part
No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle” in the Index.
USAGE
or equivalent.
(GM Part
No. 105 15 15)
Washer Solvent GM
Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
Windshield
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Hood Latch Lubriplate
lubricant aerosol
Assembly, (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or
Pivots, Spring Anchor and equivalent) or
lubricant meeting
Category LB or GC-LB.
Release Pawl requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Hood and Door Multi-pu
ose lubricant,
Hinges Superlube
% (GM
Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric
Silicone Grease (GM
replacement filters and spark plugs.
iee
“Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
Part
No. 12345579
or equivalent).
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance”
can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
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DATE
MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED BY READING
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how to report any safety defects.
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation GM Participation
in an Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program Warranty
Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
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Chevrolet dealers have the facilities, trained technicians
and up-to-date information to promptly address any
concerns you may have. However,
if a concern has not
been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the
following steps:
STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member
of dealership management. Normally, concerns can
be quickly resolved at that level.
If the matter has
already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts
manager, contact the owner
of the dealership or the
General Manager.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of
dealership management, it appears your concern
cannot be resolved by the dealership without further
help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada,
contact
GM of Canada Customer Communication
Centre in 'Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
For help outside
of the United States and Canada, call
the following numbers as appropriate:
In Mexico: (525) 625-3256
In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
0 In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994
0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4 135
(English) or 1-800-75 1-4 136 (Spanish)
0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009
In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British
Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122
In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763-13 15
In other overseas locations, call GM International
Product Center
in Canada at: (905) 644-41 12.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
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Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date
and present mileage
Nature
of concern
We encourage
you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However,
if you wish to write
Chevrolet, address
your inquiry to:
Chewolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy,
MI 48007-7047
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7 Refer
to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of
GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that
your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership,
using the dealer's facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is why we suggest
you follow Step One first if
you have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Chevrolet has
TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center,
Any TTY user can communicate with
Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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