check engine CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 User Guide

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to
have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lights will also flash,
telling other drivers you’re about to
turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on
your instrument panel will flash for turns
even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned
out. Thus,
you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are
not. It’s important to check occasionally to
be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If
you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes
so much
that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around
45 mph
(70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of
engine and transmission overheating. If you
are towing a trailer and you
have an automatic transmission with
Overdrive, you may prefer to drive
in D
instead of Overdrive (or, as you need to,
a lower gear). Or, if you have a manual
transmission
with fifth (or sixth) gear
and you are towing a trailer, it’s better
not to use
fifth (or sixth) gear. Just drive
in fourth gear (fifth gear
if you have
a six-speed manual transmission)
(or, as you need to, a lower gear.
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you're pulling a trailer. See the
Maintenance Schedule for more on this.
Things that are especially important
in
trailer operation are automatic
transmission
fluid (don't overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant. belts. cooling system,
and brake adjustment. Each of these is
covered
in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you're
trailering, it's
a good idea to review these
sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch
nuts
and bolts are tight.
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, Open the hoods and locate the
batteries.
CAUTION:
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An electric fan can start up
even when the engine
is not
running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
Find the positive
(+) and negative (-)
terminals on each battery.
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Using a match near a battery
can cause battery gas to
explode. People have been hurt
doing
this, and some have been
blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
Be sure the battery has enough
water,
You don’t need to add water
to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed
in every new GM vehicle.
But if a battery has filler caps, be
sure the right amount of fluid is
there. If it is low, add water to take
care
of that first. If you don’t,
explosive
gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Don’t get it on you. If
you accidentally get it in your eyes
or
on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately. Check that the
jumper cables don’t
have
loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The
vehicles could
be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here
are some basic things you should
know. Positive
(+) will go to positive
(+) and negative (-) will go to
negative
(-) or a metal engine part.
Don’t connect
(+) to (-) or you’ll get a
short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts, too.
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[f there seems to be no leak, check to see
f the electric engine fan is running. If the
:ngine is overheating, the fan should be
-unning.
If it isn’t, your vehicle needs
iervice.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
If you haven’t found a problem yet, but
the coolant level isn’t
at or above FULL
COLD,
add a 50/50 mixture of clean
water
(preferably distilled) and a proper
antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank.
(See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for
more information about the proper
coolant
mix.)
A Adding only plain water to
L your cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water, or some
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other liquid like alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant
mix will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system
is set for the proper coolant
mix. With plain water or the wrong
mix, your engine could get too hot
but you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch
fire and you or others could
be
burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water
and a proper antifreeze.
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Part b
Here you will find information
about the care
of your Chevrolet .
This part begins with service and
fuel information. and then it shows
how
to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to
its appearance care
.
Service & Appearance Care
Service .......................................................... 218
Fuel
............................................................ 219
Checking Things under the Hood
..................................... 223
HoodRelease
................................................... 223
Engineoil
...................................................... 226
Aircleaner
..................................................... 230
Automatic Transmission Fluid
...................................... 233
Manual Transmission Fluid
........................................ 235
Hydraulicclutch
................................................ 237
RearAxle
...................................................... 237
Enginecoolant
.................................................. 238
Power Steering Fluid
............................................. 242
Windshield Washer Fluid
.......................................... 243
Brake Master Cylinder
............................................ 244
Battery
........................................................ 246
Bulb Replacement
................................................. 247
Loading Your Vehicle
.............................................. 255
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
............................ 274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.................................. 275
Service Parts Identification Label
..................................... 275
Add-on Electrical Equipment
........................................ 275
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
.......................................... 276
Replacement Bulbs
................................................ 279
Capacities and Specifications
......................................... 280
Tires
............................................................ 256
Appearancecare
.................................................. 265
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Service & Appearance Care
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.
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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 of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
P.O. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1
Canada
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Filling Your Tank
Gasoline vapor is highly
flammable. It burns violently,
and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline
or refueling your vehicle. Keep
, sparks, flames, and smoking
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materials away from gasoline.
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The cap is behind a hinged door on the
left side of your vehicle.
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Engine Oil 3.4L L32 (Code S)
It's a good idea to check your engine oil
every time
you get fuel. In order to get an
accurate reading, the oil must be warm
and the vehicle must be on level ground,
5.7L LTl (Code P)
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few
minutes to drain back into the oil
pan. If
you don't, the oil dipstick might not show
the actual level.
To Check Engine Oil
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or cloth, then push it back in
all the way. Remove it again, keeping the
tip lower.
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To Check Engine Oil
(5.7L LT1 (Code P) Engine)
Pull out the dipstick slightly. Pinch the
end of the dipstick tube as you remove
the dipstick to wipe the oil from it.
Then
push it all the way back in. Now remove
it without pinching the tube, keeping the
tip lower.
3.4L L32 (Code S:
When to Add Oil:
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then
you’ll need
to add some oil. But you must
use the right kind. This section explains
what kind
of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index.
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engine has so much oil that the oil
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area that shows the proper operating
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range, you
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5.7L LT1 (Code P)
Just fill it enough to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all
the way back in
when you’re through.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer
to the
Maintenance Schedule
to determine when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Chevrolet dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all
the instructions here,
or you could get a
false reading
on the dipstick. damage
your transmission.
Too
much can mean that some of thr
fluid could come
out and fall on hc
~.: engine parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you ~“* check your transmission fluid. ~, \- ~
%it at least 30 minutes before checking
he transmission fluid level
if you have
>een driving:
D When outside temperatures are above
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot
While pulling a trailer.
90°F (32°C).
weather. To
get the right reading, the fluid should
be at normal operating temperature,
which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get
the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above
50°F (10OC). If
it’s colder than
50°F (lO”C), drive the
vehicle in
D (Third Gear) until the engine
temperature gage moves and then remains
steady for ten minutes. Then follow the
hot check procedures.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold
check is made after the vehicle has been
sitting for eight hours
or more with the
engine off and
is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes
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if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C)
or more. If it's colder than 50°F (lO°C),
you may have to idle the engine longer.
A hot check must follow when fluid is
added during a cold check.
To check the fluid hot or cold:
0 Park your vehicle on a level place.
Place the shift lever in P (Park) with
0 With your foot on the brake pedal,
the parking brake
applied.
move
the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about
three seconds
in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in
P (Park).
minutes or more.
0 Let the engine run at idle for three
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3.4L L32 (Code S)
Then, without shutting off the engine,
follow these steps:
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean rag or paper towel.
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2
5.7L LTl (Code P)
!. Push it back in all the way, wait three
seconds and then pull it back
out
again.
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