coolant level CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 User Guide

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
J
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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Index
Adding Coolant .............. 240
Add-on Electrical Equipment
.... 275
AirBags
...................... 25
How the System Works
........ 27
Servicing Your Chevrolet with
the System
................ 30
System Light
................ 26
Air Cleaner
................... 230
Air Conditioner Controls
......... 11 2
Air Control Knob
............... 110
Air Filter Replacement
.......... 231
Alignment and Tire Balance.
Wheel
..................... 262
Aluminum Wheels
............. 271
AM ......................... 127 AM/FM Stereo
With Cassette Tape Player
...... 1 17
With Compact Disc Player.
Delco-Base@ ............. 12 1
AM Stereo ................... 128
Antenna. Fixed Mast
........... 129
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
......... 143
System Warning Light
........ 101
To Use
.................... 144
Appearance Care
.............. 265
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
........ 274
Appearance Care. Service and
.... 217
Ashtray and Lighter
............. 94
Ashtray. Front
................. 94
Audio Systems
................. 11 5
Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and
................ 109 Automatic Transmission
......... 62
Automatic Transmission Fluid
.... 233
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
.......... 70
Axle. Rear
................... 237
Backing Up (with a Trailer)
..... 178
Balance. Wheel Alignment
and Tire
................... 262
Battery
...................... 246
Beams. High
.................. 154
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
... 163
Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.............. 21
Better Business Bureau MediatiodArbitration Program
GM Participation
in ........ 316
Bi-Level Heating
............... 111
Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a ... 172
Box. Glove .................... 92
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
... 102
Engine Oil Pressure .......... 104
Fuel ...................... 100
Warning Lights and Indicators ... 99
Gasolines for Cleaner Air ....... 221
Glass ........................ 269
Glove Box .................... 92
GM Participation in Better ...........
Business Bureau Mediation/
Arbitration Program
........ 3 16
Halogen Bulbs ............... 247
Hatch Release .................. 51
Hatch Release. Remote .......... 51
Hazard Warning Flashers ........ 184
Head Restraints ................ 14
Headlight Aiming .............. 248
Headlight Highbow Beam ....... 78
Heater Controls ................ 110
Heater. Engine Block ............ 61
Heating ....................... 11 1
Heating. Bi-Level ............... 111
High Beams .................. 154
Highway Hypnosis ............. 164
Hill and Mountain Roads ........ 165
Hills. Parking on .............. 168
Hitches ...................... 176
Hood Release ................. 223
Hood. Checking Things
under the
................... 223
Hook-Ups Front Towing ........ 19 1
Hook-Ups. Rear Towing ........ 192
Horn ......................... 76
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
....... 197
How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
............... 199. 201
Hydraulic Clutch .............. 237
Hydroplaning ................. 157
Hypnosis. Highway ............ 164
Identification Number.
Vehicle
.................... 275
If a Tire Goes Flat ............. 204
If You’re Stuck in Deep
Snow
..................... 173
If You’re Stuck: In Sand.
Mud. Ice or Snow ............ 215
Ignition Switch ................. 55
Inflatable Restraint. Supplemental . . 25
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Service Station Information
Hood Release
See Page 223.
Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)
See Page 226.
Engine Oil Dipstick and Fill Cap
(5.7L LT1 (Code P) Engine)
See Page 226.
Cold Tire Pressure
See Tire-Loading Information label on the inside
of the
rear edge of the driver's door.
See Page 255.
Fuel Cap
Capacity 15.5.U.S. gallons (58.7L).
Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane
or higher for
the 3.4L
L32 (Code S) engine, 91 octane or
higher
for the 5.7L LT1 (Code P) engine.
See Page 219.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservorr
See Page 243.
Battery
The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water.
See Page 246.
Cooling System Reservoir
Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank by
using the dipstick. Add coolant at the coolant
recovery tank. The fluid should be at
or a
little above
the FULL HOT mark on the
dipstick when
the engine is warm. If the
engine is cool, the level should be at
FULL
COLD on the dipstick.
See Page 238.
_?are Tire Pressure
Compact spare: 60 psi (420 kPa).
See Page 214.
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