overheating CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In a normal turning situation
such
as turning a corner, the turn
signal
is cancelled automatically
after the turn
is completed. How­
ever, in some driving maneuvers
such
as changing lanes on an ex­
pressway, the steering wheel
is not
turned back sufficiently after com­
pleting the turn to automatically
cancel the turn signal. For con­
venience in such maneuvers, the
driver can flash the turn signals by
moving the turn signal lever part
way (to the first stop) and holding
it there. The lever returns to the
neutral or cancelled position when
the driver releases his hold on the
lever.
A green light on the instrument
cluster flashes to indicate proper
operation of the
front and rear tum
> signal lamps. If the indicator lamp
remains on and does not flash, check
for a defective lamp bulb.
If
the indicator fails to light when the
lever
is moved, check the fuse and
indicator bulb.
Powe'r Steering
If
the'-~[~~ring system power as­
sist fails due to some malfunction,
or because the engine has stalled,
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the car can still be steered. How­
ever, much greater effort
is re­
quired, particularly in sharp turns.
Holding Car on an Upgrade
When stopped on an upgrade,
maintain your position by applying
the brakes. Never hold the car in
place by accelerating engine with
transmission in gear. This could
cause damage by overheating the
transmission (automatic) or clutch
(manual).
Parking Your Car
Always engage the parking brake
and place the automatic transmis­
sion selector lever in
"Park" posi­
tion when leaving your car unat­
tended. Also with automatic trans­
missions, never park for prolonged
periods with engine idling and

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your car
is equipped with air con­
ditioning. This practice
is detri­
mental to the transmission, due to
overheating.
Tilt Steering Wheel
The optional tilt steering wheel
can be tilted up above normal posi­
tion to provide additional room for
entrance and exit
as well as selected
driving positions below normal
Horn
The horn on your Camara is
actuated by firmly pressing on the
horn button in the center of the
steering wheel. height.
This permits individual
se­
lection of the most natural position
for all driving conditions.
On long
trips
the steering wheel position can
be changed to minimi ze tension and
fatigue.
The
tilt mechanism is operated
by lifting up on the .small control
lever on the left side of the
steering
column just below the directional
signal, moving the steering wheel to
As a good motorist , use of the
horn should be kept at a minimum.
However , acquaint yourself
as soon
as possible with this function of the
selected position, and releasing
the lever.
your car, should it ever become
necessary to give a warning
to a
pedestrian or another motorist.
NOTE: For operation of hazard flasher, see page 36 in, Section "In Case of Emergency. "
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• Add ethylene glycol base coolant
that meets GM Specification
1899-M when coolant additions
are required because of coolant
loss or to provide additional pro­
tection against freezing at tem­
peratures lower than
-20°F
(-35°F in Canada).
NOTE: Alcohol or methanol base
coolants or plain water are not
recommended for your Camaro at
any time.
Radi~tor Pressure Cap
The radiator cap, a 15 lb. pres­
sure type, must be installed tightly,
9therwise coolant may be lost and
damage to engine may result from
overheating.
Radiator pressure
caps should be checked periodi­
cally for proper operation.
If re­
placement
is required specify AC.
Thermostat
The cooling system is protected
and controlled by a thermostat in­
stalled in the engine coolant outlet
to maintain a satisfactory operat­
ing temperature of the engine. This
Tires
NOTE: The factory installed tires
on your car are either bias-belted thermostat
is designed
for continu­
ous
. use through both winter and
summer and need not be changed
seasonally. When replacement
is
necessary, Delco parts are recom­
mended.
or optional steel-belted radial tires.
Additional owner information about
steel-belted radial tires
is contained
in the special steel-belted radial tire
guarantee booklet.
CAMARO TIRE USAGE
ENGINE & BODY STANDARD OPTIONAL
All (Except E78 x 14 E78 x 14, F78 x 14 Space Saver Spare
Type LTand Z28) F70 x 14 White Stripe or White Letters
F78 x 14 Whitewall or White Letters
Type
LT FR78 x 14 F78 x 14 Space Saver Spare F70 x 14 White Stripe or White Letters
FR78 x 14 Whitewall or White Letters
Z28 F60 x 15 White Letters F78 x 14 Space Saver Spare
All standard tires are blackwall with whitewall optional. All tires are bias-belted load range B unless otherwise specified. '
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tightness.
(K) If the co r will still not sta rt, check for spark at the spark plugs in the following manner:
Pull one of the spark plug
wires off its spark plug. Insert a
short piece of bare wire (such as a bobby pin) between the rubber
cup
at the end of the spark plug
wire
and the tubular metal con­nector inside of it. If the spark
plug wire is wet or oily, wipe it Checking Spark
dry. Wrap a dry handkerchief or facial tissue, folded several
thicknesses, around the wire at least three inches back from the
end and grasp the wire at this point. Hold the bare wire about 1f ..
inch from the bare tip of the spark plug from which you removed the
wire. When the engine is "turned over" a spark should jump across
the
~ inch space, indicating ample current supply. If no spark
jumps, the difficulty
is probably caused by a defective ignition part
and should be corrected by your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
COOLING SYSTEM
When the car will run but evidences serious overheating on the
temperature gauge in the instrument panel, there are several items
which may be checked.
(L) Engine overheating will occur whim the OIL LEVEL falls danger­ously low. Check the oil level as a matter of course.
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(M) Low COOLANT LEVEL will, of co~rse, cause engine over­
heating. Determine the cause of the low coolant level and have
it corrected if necessary.
(N) Check the RADIATOR CORE. Clean it if it is plugged with
bugs, leaves or other foreign material.
(0) Condition of the FAN BELT is very impartant, not only for en­gine cooling but also for proper generator operation. Check the
condition of the belt. Replace it if it is worn or frayed. Loosen the generator toward the engine to remove and replace the belt. Tighten the belt, whether new or old, by loosening the generator bolts, prying with a bar on the generator until the belt is ten­sioned properly, then retighten
the generator bolts.
(P) Another cause of engine
overheating may be an inopera­
tive COOLING SYSTEM THERMO­STAT. If the thermostat should fail in the closed position, it will not
permit coolant to circulate through
the system. In such on emergency
the thermostat may be removed but should be replaced with a
properly functioning thermostat
as soon as possible.
Fan 8e/f Tension
ThermoS/of Insfallafion

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INDEX
Accessory Drive Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Accessory Position, Steering
Column Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Acrylic Lacquer ...................... 44 Adjusters, Automatic Brake. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Air Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Air Conditioning
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Air Inlets, Ventilating System. . . . . . . . .. 28 Ammeter ............................ 26
Antenna ............................. 34 Anti-freeze (See Cooling System) ........ 53 Anti-Spin Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Anti-Theft Key Buzzer System .......... 14 Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock ....... 14 Appearance Care ..................... 41 Ash Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Automatic Brake Adjusters. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Automatic Transmissions
Fluid Check ........................ 50 Fluid Recommendations ............. 50 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 -Operation ...... _ ... _ ...... _ ........ 16 Starter Safety Switch _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Axle Rear Flu!? Level. ....................... 49 Mamtenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Ball Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Battery
Emergency Starting ................. 37 Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 Gas Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70
Bearings, Front Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Before Driving Your Camaro.......... 3
Belted Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Belts
Engine Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Lap ............................... 7 Shoulder........................... 7
Body Identification Number ............ 70 Brakes
D.riying Through Deep Water. . . . . . .. 21 Lmmgs ............................ 21 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Master Cylinder Level. .............. 52 Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Pedal Travel ....................... 22
Power. ............................ 21 Self-Adjusting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Trailer ............................ 11 Warning Light. .................... 25 Break-In Period
Cars Pulling Trailers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 New Car .......................... 2
Bright Metal Cleaning ................. 45 "Brights" Headlamp Indicator .......... 26 Buckles, Seat Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bulbs and Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Bumper Jack
Operation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Stowage ........................... 39 Buzzer
Key Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 14 Cap, Filler
Engine Oil. ................... .47, IBC
Gasoline ....................... 46, IBC
Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Carbon Monoxide Caution.. . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Carpet Care .......................... 41
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Carrier, Infant Safety.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Changing Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Charging System Indicator Light. .... : .. 25 Chassis Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Child Restraint
Cars Not Equipped With Special Child Restraints. . . . . . . . .. 9
Child Safety Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Infant Safety Carrier .... ; . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Chrome Protection .................... 45 Cigarette Lighter ..................... 28 Circuit Breakers, Headlamps. . . . . . . . . .. 73 Cleaning
Carpet Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Exterior Finish and Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Fabric and Interior Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Solvents Recommended .......... , ... 41 Spot Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Vinyl Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Clock ............................... 28 Clutch Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Pedal Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Coat Hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Cold Weather Starting ................. 15 Compartment Glove............................. 3 Luggage........................... 3
Complaint Procedure .................. 74 Conditioner, Air ...................... 31 Controlled Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Controls ............................. 14 Cooling System Care .............................. 53 Coolant Recommendation. . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Cowl Air Inlets ....................... 29

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Drive Belts, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Driver Seat Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 "Drive". (D) Transmission Range. . . .. 17 Dusty Conditions, Operating Under Oil Change Interval. ................ 47 Oil Filter Change IntervaL ........... 47 Electric Clock. . .. .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. 28 Electrical System Ammeter .......................... 27 Battery .......................... 63, 70 Bulbs ............................. 73 Fuses ............................. 73 Generator Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 25 Emergency, In case Of. ............... 36 Brake Warning Light ................ 25 Generator Indicator Not Charging. . .. 25 Hazard Warning Flasher ............. 36 Jacking To Change Wheels ........... 39 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery .. 37 Overheated Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 (Temperature Indicator: Hot)
Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 ' Energizer (See Battery)
Engine Cooling
........................... 53 Exhaust Gas Caution ........ , . . . . . .. 13 Flooded, Starting Procedure .......... 14 Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Serial Number ...................... 70
Specifications ................. , . . . .. 70 Starting ........................... 14 Temperature Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Engine Oil Capacity ..... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Change Interval. ................... 47 Dip Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Filter .............................. 47 Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Recommendation ............... ' ... 47 Ethylene Glycol Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Exhaust Gas Caution ............ ' ..... ' 13 Driving With Trunk Open. . . . . . . . . .. 13 Parked With Engine Running. . . . . . .. 13 Pulling A Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Exterior Finish and Trim care. . . . . . . .. 44
Fabric Care .......................... 41 Fan Belt. .............................. 49 Ventilating ......................... 28 Filters OiL ............................... 47 Finish Care, Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 First Few Hundred Miles of Driving............................ 2 First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Flame Arrestor ......... , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Flammable Cleaning Solvents .......... 41 Flashers
Hazard Warning .................... 36 Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Flooded Engine, Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Floor Controls ....................... 21 Fluid Levels
Battery ............................ 63 Brake Master Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Engine Oil. ........................ 49 Power Steering ..................... 52
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Radiator ........................... 55 Rear Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Transmission ....................... 50 Fluid Recommendations
Battery ......................... , .. 63 Brake ............................. 52 Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Transmission ....................... 50 Windshield Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Fogging, With Air Conditioner. . . . . . . .. 33 Folding Seat Back Latches. . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Foreign Countries, Operation In ........ 12 Four Way Hazard Flasher ............. 36 Front Suspension ..................... 51 Front Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Fuel (See Gasoline)
Full Rated Load (See Tires)
Fumes Engine Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 13 Gasoline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Fuses Chart. ............................ 73 Location ........................... 72 Gas Station Information
Inside Back Cover
Gasoline
(See Also Fuel) Do Not Use For Cleaning ........... 41 Filler Cap Location ................ IBC
Fumes ............................. 13 Gauge ............................. 24 Low-Lead .......................... 46 Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Gauge, FueL... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Gearshift Lever.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Generator Indicator Light ' ("AMP") .......................... 25 Glove Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23

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Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 What To Do ....................... 25 Overseas Operation '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Owner Assistance ..................... 74 Paint
Care ........................... ... 44
Touch Up ......................... 44
Parking Brake
............................. 21 Brake Check ....................... 21 Lights ............................. 73 "Park" (P) Transmission Position. . . .. 17 Precautions ........................ 14 Polishing And Waxing ............... " 44
Positive Traction Differential. . . . . . . . . .. 35 Power
Brakes ............................ 22 Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 Windows, .. , ,. " '.', ........ ... , 35 Pressure, Tire Inflation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Pushing To Start ................... " 36 Radiator
Coolant ........................... 54 Coolant Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . .. 54
. Overheating ...................... " 39 Pressure Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Radio
AM/FM ........................... 34 Antenna ........................... 34 Stereo System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Raising Car With Jack. . . • . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Rear
Axle .............................. 49 Speaker .................... ... .... 34 Window Defogger .. " .............. 31 Registration, Vehicle
Engine Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Vehicle Identification Number. ....... 70 Release, Hood ............ '" ... ..... IBC
Replacement Tires ................ , . .. 60 Replacement Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Restraints
Child........ ................... ... 9
Lap Belts.. .... . . .... . ... . . .. . . .. .. 7
Methods Of Restraining Children. . . .. 9 Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Retractors, Lap Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7 "Reverse" (R) Transmission Range. . . .. 17 Roof Care, Vinyl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Rotation, Tire ........................ 58 Safety Belts (Seat Belts). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carrier, Infant.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Seat, Child. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Schedule
Break-In... .. .... .. . ... . . . . .. .... .. 2
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Seat .
Adjustment, Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back Latch, Folding
Front. . . . . . . . . .. 4
Child Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Seat Belts
Buzzer Light Reminder. . . . . . . . .
. . . .. 9
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 . Inspection and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Lap ............................... 7
Retractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
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Shoulder.... ..... . . .. . . .. .. .... .. .. 7
Self-Adjusting Brakes .......... ..... ,. 22 Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Shift Linkage Maintenance ............... 51 Operation (See Transmission). . . . . . .. 16 Shoulder Belts Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Side Marker Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Signals, Turn ......................... 18 Solvents, Recommended Cleaning ....... 41 Sound Systems (See Radio) Space Saver Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Spare Tire
Jacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Spark Knock (See Fuel
Recommendations)
Speaker, Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Specifications
Body .............................. 70 Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Dimensions ....................... , 70 Engine ............................ 70 Filters ............................. 47 Fuses ....... ...................... 73 General ........................... 70 Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 73 Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Spot Cleaning ........................ 41 Stainless Steel Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Stains, Removal of. ................... 41 Starter Interlock ......................... , 14 Safety Switch.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Starting Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . . . .. 15 Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Manual Transmission Cars ........... 15