engine CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owners Manual

IMPORTANT: I
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS I
This part covers the
maintenance required
for your
Chevrolet . Your vehicle needs
these services to retain its safety.
dependability and emission
control performance
.
Section
.
Part
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction: A Word about Maintenance ........................... 286
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............................ 286
How This Part
Is Organized ................................. 287
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services ............................... 289
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
........................... 289
Selecting the Right Schedule
................................. 289
Schedule
I ................................................ 290
Schedulen
............................................... 292
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 294
B . Owner Checks and Services ................................... 298
At Each Fuel Fill
.......................................... 298
At Least Once a Month ..................................... 299
At Least Twice a Year ...................................... 299
At Least Once a Year ....................................... 300
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections .............................. 303
D . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........................... 305 I
E . MaintenanceRecord ......................................... 308
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Have you purched the GM Protection Plan ? The Plan
supplements
your new car warranties .
See your GM dealer for details .
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your
Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to
be happy
with it. If you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine
GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits.
You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading
Information label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the
Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in the
driving limits.
Index.
Se/ecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule
to follow:
Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or
in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow
Schedule I.
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule II only if none of the above conditions is
true.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Eirplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Semices
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants
to use are listed in Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change* - Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The
SG designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as
SGKC, SG/CD,
or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
5W-30 or 10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
2 Chassis Lubrication - If your vehicle is equipped
with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and
steering linkage. Lubricate the transmission shift
linkage. parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before
you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see ‘‘Engine Identification” in the Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See “Tires, Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace
as needed.
4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* -
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*An Emission Control Service.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
5 Cooling System Service* - Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See
“Coolant”
in the Index. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
*An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test
of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
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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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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.
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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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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 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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