tire type CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The above cleaners are EXCEL­
LENT CLEANERS when used
properly according to directions on
containers and are available
through the G.M. Parts System.
Never use gasoline, nail polish
remover
or acetone, lacquer thin­
ners, bleaches, etc.
Some basic
steps should be remembered before
the cleaning
is attempted:
1. Remove stains as quickly as pos­
sible before they become
"set."
2. Use a clean cloth or sponge and
change to a clean area fre­
quently. ( A
soft brush may be
used
if stains persist.)
3. Use solvent type cleaners in a
well ventilated area, also, do not
saturate the stained area.
4. If a ring should form after spot
cleaning, the entire area of the
trim assembly should be cleaned
immediately.
5. Follow instructions on the label
> of the cleaner.
Cleaning General Soilage or
Water
Spots from Fabric
Type Trim with Foam Type
Cleaner .
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner
is excellent for this type
cleaning and for cleaning a panel
section where a minor cleaning
ring may be left from spot cleaning.
Vacuum area thoroughly to re­
move excess loose dirt.
AL WAYS
clean a full trim assembly or com­
plete trim section-mask adjacent
trim along stitch
or welt lines. Mix
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
in strict accordance with directions
on label of container-mix propor­
tionally for smaller quantities.
USE
SUDS ONLY
ON A .CLEAN
SPONGE or SOFT BRISTLE
BRUSH-DO NOT WET FAB­
RIC
EXCESSIVELY OR RUB
HARSHLY WITH BRUSH. IM­
MEDIATELY
AFTER CLEAN­
ING WIPE
OFF ANY CLEANER
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RESIDUE WITH SLIGHTLY
DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL
OR CLOTH.
IMPORTANT-IM­
MEDIA TEL Y AFTER WIPING,
FORCE-DRY FABRIC WITH
AIR
HOSE, HEAT DRYER OR
HEAT LAMP. (Use caution with
heat dryer or heat lamp to prevent
damage to fabric.) When trim ma­
terials with a sheen or luster finish
are dry, wipe fabric lightly with a
soft,
dry clean cloth to restore
sheen or luster.
Spot Cleaning Fabric Type
Trim
Materials with Solvent
Type Cleaner
Before attempting to remove
spots or stains from fabric, deter­
mine
as accurately as possible the
nature and age of the spot or stain.
Some spots or stains can be re­
moved satisfactorily with water
or
mild soap solution (refer to ac­
companying
"Removal of Specific
Stains"). For best results , spots or

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as possible. Some types of stains
or soilage such
as lipsticks, some
inks, certain types of grease etc.,
are extremely difficult and, in some
cases, impossible to completely re­
move. When cleaning this type
of'
stain or soi'lage, care must be taken
not to enlarge the soiled area.
It is
sometimes more desirable to have
a small stain than an enlarged stain
as a result of careless cleaning.
G.M. Fabric Cleaner (Solvent
Type)
is excellent for spot cleaning
stains containing grease, oil or fats
from fabric type trim. Excess stain
should be gently scraped off trim
material with a clean
DULL knife
or scraper.
USE VERY LITTLE
CLEANER, light pressure, and
clean cloths (preferably cheese
cloth). Cleaning action should be
, from outside of stain FEATHER­
ING towards center of stain and
constantly changing to a clean sec- tion
of cloth. When stain
is cleaned
from fabric, immediately dry area
with an air hose, heat dryer or
heat lamp to help prevent a clean­
ing ring (use caution with heat
dryer or heat lamp to prevent dam­
age to fabric material).
If a ring
forms,
immediately repeat the
cleaning operation over a slightly
larger area with special emphasis
on
FEATHERING towards center
of area.
If ring still persists, mark
off adjacent trim sections and clean
entire affected trim panel section
with G.M. Multi Purpose Pow­
dered Cleaner as previously de­
scribed under
"cleaning general
soilage
or water spots with foam
type
cleaner."
Removal of Specific Stains
Grease or Oil Stains -In­
cludes grease, oil, butter, marga­
rine,
shoe· polish, coffee with
cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
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creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon,
tar and asphalts. Carefully scrape
off excess stain; then use Fabric
Cleaner (Solvent Type)
as pre­
viously described.
Shoe polish, wax
crayons, tar and asphalts will stain
if allowed to remain on trim; they
should be removed
as soon as pos­
sible-use caution
as cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them
to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains-Includes
catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit,
fruit juice, milk, soft drinks,
wine,
vomit and blood. Carefully scrape
off excess stain; then sponge stain
with cool water.
If stain remains
use
Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner (Foam Type) as previ­
ously described.
If odor persists
after cleaning vomitus or urine,
treat area with a water-baking soda
solution
(1 teaspoon baking soda
to 1 cup of tepid water)-finally, if
necessary, clean lightly with fabric

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maintaining a good paint finish.
When using a tar and road oil re­
mover, be certain it
is safe for use
on acrylic painted surfaces.
Protection of Exterior
Bright
Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be
cleaned regularly to maintain lus­
ter. Washing with water
is all that
is usually required. However, G.M.
Chrome Polish may be used on
CHROME or STAINLESS STEEL
trim if necessary.
Use special care with ALU­
MINUM trim. Never use auto or
chrome polish, steam
or any caustic
soap to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to a
high polish,
is recommended for all
bright metal parts.
Cleaning White Sidewall
Tires
Use a tire cleaner which will not
harm aluminum trim. A stiff brush
may be used with the cleaner to
remove road grime and dirt from
white sidewall tires.
Cleaning the Optional
Vinyl
Top
The top should be washed fre­
quently with neutral soap suds,
lukewarm water and a brush with
soft bristles. Rinse top with
suffi­
cientquantities of clear water to re­
move all traces of soap.
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If the top requires additional
cleaning after using soap and water,
a mild foaming cleanser
can be
used. Rinse the whole top with
water; then apply a mild foaming
type cleanser on an area of approx­
imately two square feet.
Scrub area
with a small soft bristle hand brush,
adding water
as necessary until the
cleanser foams to a soapy consis­
tency. Remove the first accumu­
lated soilage with a cloth
or sponge
before it can be ground into the top
material. Apply additional cleanser
to the area and scrub until the top
is clean. Care must be exercised to
keep the cleanserfrom running onto
body finish
as it may cause streaks
if allowed
to run down and dry.
After the entire top has been
cleaned, rinse generously with clear
water to remove all traces of
cleanser. Do not use volatile cleaner
or household bleaching agents on
the top material.

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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The factory installed tires on
your car as shown in the Tire Usage
chart
on page 56 are designed
to provide the best all around
performance for normal vehicle op­
eration. When inflated as recom­
mended on the tire pressure plac­
ard, located
on the left door of
your vehicle, they have the load
carrying capacity to operate satis­
factorily at all normal highway
speeds.
Tire Care
Tires should be checked regu­
larly for proper inflation pressure,
wear, and damage. The following
information will assist you in prop­
erly caring for your tires:
Inflation Pressure-The tire in­
flation pressures listed on the tire
placard have been selected to pro­
vide the best tire life, riding com­
fort and handling stability for nor­
mal driving conditions. When in-
I! RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES (PSI COlD) VEHICLE LOAD
FRONT REAR
UP TO VEHiClE CAPACITY
RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE(S) (USE ONLY IN SETS) LOAD RANGE
BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON VEHICLE HANDLING, DO NOT MIX RADIAL TIRES WITH OTHER TYPE TIRES ON THE SAME VEHICLE.
VEHICLE CAPACITY BUCKET SEAT .. OCCUPANTS 2 fRONf -2 Rf.A.R 200 LBS TRUNK LOAD
TOT AL 800 L8S
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORM-A nON c:::::J PRINTED IN USA
Typical Tire Placard Located On The Left Door Of Your Car
flated at the highest pressures
shown
on the placard, the tires
have the load carrying capacity to
operate satisfactorily at all loads
up to and including the vehicle
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capacity load (total pounds)
which also
is shown on the plac­
ard.
In addition, for those owners
who prefer the utmost in com­
fort, the reduced tire pressures

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when loads of
4 occupants or less
are carried.
The use of improper tire
infla­
tion pressures can adversely affect
tire life and vehicle performance:
• Too little air pressure can result
in excessive tire heat, abnormal
tire wear, adverse handling and
reduced fuel economy.
• Too much air pressure can re­
sult in abnormal tire wear, ad­
verse vehicle ride and handling,
and increased susceptibility to
damage by road impacts.
Tire pressures should be
checked when the tires are "cold"
at least once a month (and pref­
erably oftener) or before long
trips or when heavily loaded. The
following points should
be ob­
served when checking and setting
tire pressures:
1. Cold tire pressure ratings are appli­cable when a vehicle has been Inopera­tive for 3 hours or more, or driven less
than 1 mile.
2. Tire Inflation pressure may Increase as
much as 6 pounds per square inch (psi)
when hot (aHer vehicle has been driven
10 miles or at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour). Do not "bleed" or re­duce pressures when tires are hot from
driving.
3. For continuous high speed operation
(over 75 mph), Increase tire inflation
pressure 4 psi above the recommended
pressures up
to a maximum of 32 psi
cold pressure for load range B tires, 36
psi for load range C tires, or 40 psi for D load range tires. Sustained speeds
above 75 mph are not recommended
when the 4 psi adjustment would re­quire pressures greater than the above
maximum pressures.
4. Always use a tire pressure gauge when
checking pressures as the appearance
of a tire can be deceiving. For example,
radial ply fires, In comparison with bias
ply tires at the same pressure, may have
the appearance of being under-inflated.
Vehicle Loading -Do not load
your vehicle beyond the vehicle
capacity (total pounds) shown on
the tire placard. This figure
repre­
sents the design capacity of the ve­
hicle, not merely of the tires.
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When towmg trailers, the allow­
able pasenger and cargo load
must be reduced by an amount
equal to the trailer tongue load on
the trailer hitch.
(See "Trailer
Hauling"
in Section 1 of this man­
ual.) Station wagon loads should
be distributed
as far forward as
possible. Vehicles equipped with
luggage racks do not have a
ve­
hicle load capacity greater than
specified on the tire placard.
Tire Wear and Rotation -Un­
even or abnormal tire wear is usu­
ally the result of incorrect inflation
pressure, improper wheel
align­
ment, wheels being out-of-balance,
or poor driving habits.
Underin­
flation, incorrect toe or camber
and fast cornering produce
differ­
ent types of abnormal wear which
can be diagnosed by your dealer.
The original equipment tires
in­
corporate built-in tread wear in­
dicators to assist you in determin-

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beyond repair.
Temporary repairs, such
as
"blowout" patches or any repair
made from the outside of the tire
should not be made except in
emergencies.
Such "stop-gap" de­
vices
as plugs and aerosol-type
sealants are good for no more than
100 miles of driving at speeds not
over
50 mph. A permanent vul­
canized repair, plug or patch ap­
plied from inside the tire, should
be made
as soon as possible. Also,
the installation of an inner tube in
a damaged tubeless tire
is not a
recommended repair procedure.
Replacement Tires
When replacing tires, only the
size, load range, and construction
type (bias, bias-belted,
or radial)
originally installed on your vehi­
cle are recommended. Use of any
other tire size or type tire may seriously
affect ride, handling,
speedometer/odometer calibration
vehicle ground clearance and tire
clearance to the body and chassis.
The following also should be con­
sidered when replacing tires:
• To achieve best all around ve­
hicle performance, belted-bias
tires and bias tires should not
be mixed on the same car.
• Because of possible adverse ef­
fects on vehicle handling, do
not mix radial ply tires with
other type tires on the same
vehicle (such as bias
or bias­
belted snow tires).
• It is recommended that new
tires be installed in pairs on the
same axle.
• When replacing only one tire, it
should be paired with the tire
having the least wear, to equal­
ize braking traction.
• When replacing original tires
with an optional recommended
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size of different diameter, the
speedometer must be recali­
brated by installing the correct
speedometer driven gear.
Snow Tires
If you equip your vehicle with
snow tires, they should be inflated
4 psi above the recommended
pressures shown on the tire pla­
card up to a maximum of 32 psi
( cold) for load range B tires and
40 psi for load range D tires. It is
recommended that vehicle speeds
be limited to a maximum of 75
mph if snow tires are installed.
If
your car is equipped with radial
tires, use only radial snow tires.
Replacement Wheels
When replacing wheels for any
reason, care should be taken to in­
sure that the wheels are equiva­
lent to those removed in diameter,
rim width and off-set.

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Cooling System: 250 L-6 350 V-8
U.S. Measure (qts.)
12.5 15.5"
Imperial Measure (qts.)
10.5 13·
·with air condo add 1 qt. U.S. measure (3A qt. ,Imperial meas.)
Thermostat
All engines (Exc. RPO L-82, Z28) .................. 1950
RPO L-82, Z28 ................... ~ . . ..... 1800
Radiator Pressure Cap ......................... 15 lb.
71
Air Conditioning System
Compressor oil (525 vis.) ....................... 11 oz.
Refrigerant-R-1 2
Four
Seasons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3 lb. 12 oz.
Turbo Hydramatic U.S. Measure
350............. ....................... 10.0 qts. 400. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 qts.
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER:
Imperial Measure 8.25 qts. 9.25 qts.
Type .................................... Capacity
All .................................. 2 lamp (LL)
Hazard Warning Flasher, All .................. 4 lamp
TIRE INFORMATION:
Complete tire information will be found on pages 56, 57, 58, 59,60,61,62 and 63.
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