automatic transmission CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owner's Manual

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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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lower level. The fluid level
must be
in the COLD area for a cold
check or in the
HOT area or
cross-hatched area for a
hot check.
4. If the fluid level is where it should be,
push the dipstick back
in all the way.
How to Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of transmission fluid
to use. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the level up to
the COLD area for
a cold check or the
HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t take
much fluid, generally less than a pint.
Don’t overfill. We recommend you use
only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-IIE,
because fluids with that label are made
especially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by
fluid
other than DEXRON@-IIE is not covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under “How to
Check.”
obtained, push the dipstick back
in all
the way.
When the correct fluid level is
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check:
A good time to have it checked is when
the engine oil is changed. However, the
fluid in your manual transmission doesn’t
require changing.
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.
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Service Station Information
Appearance Care and Maintenance Muterials
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PART NUMBER
USAGE DESCRIPTION SIZE
1051 51 6
Removes rust and corrosion on chrome and steel
Chrome Cleaner
and Polish 16 oz. (0.473 L) 10501 73
Also old waxes, polishes
Tar and Road Oil Remover 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1 0501 72
Windshield washing system and gas line
Washer Solvent and Gas Line De-lcer 32 02. (0.946 L)
lo501 74 Cleans white and black tires
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 02. (0.473 L)
105021 4
Vinyl, cloth, door trims, seats, carpet, tires, mats
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner 6 Ib. (2.72 kg) 1050429
Glass cleaning and
spot cleaning on vinyls
Glass Cleaner 24 oz. (0.680 L) 1050427
Power
steering
Power Steering Fluid 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052884
Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric
Fabric Cleaner' 16 02. (0.473 L) 1050244
Spot and stain removal on leather and vinyl
VinyVLeather Cleaner' 32 02. (0.946 L)
lo501 09 Spray lubricant for hood, hatchback, door hinges, latches
Lubriplate 12 02. (0.340 kg)
1052870
Weatherstrips
Dielectric
Silicone Grease 1 oz. (0.028 kg) 12345579
Exterior wash
Wash-Wax (Concentrated) 16 02. (0.473 L)
1 051 398 Spot and stain removal on cloth and fabric
Spot Lifter' 8 02. (0.237 L)
1050201 16 oz. (0.473 L)
Key-lock cylinders
Multi-Purpose Lubricant
9 02. (0.262 L) 123451 20
Automatic and manual transmission
fluid DEXRON@-IIE 32 02. (0.946 L ) 12345881
Exterior cleaner and polish
Magic Mirror Cleaner-Polish
1051 51 5 Windshield washer solvent and antifreeze
GM Optikleen" 32 oz. (0.946 L)
1052753
Brake fluid Delco-Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid 16 02. (0.473 L) 1052535
Chassis
Lubricant 14 02. (0.397 kg) 1052497
Year-round coolant and antifreeze
Permanent Type Anti-Freeze Coolant 1 gal. (3.785 L)
105001 1 Windshield cleaner Eon-Ami Powder@ 12 02. (0.340 kg)
12345347
1052271 Hydraulic clutch system
Hydraulic Clutch
Fluid 16 oz. (0.473 L)
Rear axle SAE 80W-9O-GLb 24 02. (0.680 L) J
*Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See your General Motors Dealers for these products. See your Maintenance Schedule for other products.
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Replacement Bulbs
Ashtray* ......................................................... 194
Automatic Transmission Indicator
...................................... 73
Backup
......................................................... 1141
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
....................................... 921
Cluster
.......................................................... 161
Console
......................................................... 194
Dome
........................................................... 561
DoorCourtesy
..................................................... 70
Fog
............................................................. 885
GloveBox ....................................................... 194
Front Parking and Turn Signal
....................................... 2397
Headlight
(Low Beam) ........................................... H-4351
Headlight (High Beam)
.......................................... H-4352
Heater and
A/C Control .............................................. 37
High Beam Indicator
............................................... 161
Indicator Lights
................................................... 161
License
.......................................................... 194
Reading
....................................................... 212-2
Sidemarker
....................................................... 194
TailOnly
........................................................ 194
Tail/Stop/Turn
................................................... 2057
"Manual transmission only
.
Turn Signal Indicators .............................................. 161
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions.
Air Conditioningt
...... See the refrigerant information label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill
....................................... 10 pt. (4.7 L)*
Overhaul VIN Engine Code
S ................................. 16.7 pt. (7.9 L)*
VIN Engine Code P ................................ 22.4 pt. (10.6 L)*
Cooling System
VIN Engine Code
S
With Manual Transmission ............................ 12.5 qt. (11.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission .......................... 12.3 qt. ( 11.6 L)
With Manual Transmission ............................ 15.3 qt. ( 14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission .......................... 15.1 qt. (14.3 L)
VIN Engine Code P
tNot all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your
vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is us\
ed. If you’re not sure, ask
your Chevrolet dealer.
Transmission Fluid” in the Index.
*Recheck fluid level
after filling. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” or “Manual
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Crankcase VIN Engine Code
S .................................... 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)**
VIN Engine Code
P
Without Filter Change ................................ 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)**
With Filter Change
................................... 4.5 qt. (4.3 L)**
Fuel Tank
........................................... 15.5 gal. (58.7 L)
Manual Transmission Five-Speed
........................................... 5.9 pt. (2.8 L)*
Six-Speed ........................................... 8.0 pt. (3.8 L)*
Rear Axle Lubricant .................................... 4 fl. 02. (1 18 ml)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ........................................... 101.1 “ (2 566 mm)
Tread Front
.............................................. .60.7“ (1 542 mmj
Rear
.............................................. .60.6” (1 540 mm)
Length
.............................................. 193.2” (4 908 mm)
Width
............................................... 74.1 “ (1 883 mm)
Height
............................................... 5 1.3“ (1 303 mm)
*Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic Transmissio\
n Fluid”
or “Manual
Transmission Fluid” in the Index.
**Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
aection A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
6 Transmission Service - For manual transmissions,
fluid doesn’t require changing.
For automatic transmissions, change both the fluid
and filter every
15,000 miles (25 OOO km) if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one
or more of these
conditions:
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,OOO miles (160 O00 km).
7 Spark Plug Replacement* - Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Replacement Parts” in
the Index.
burns, cracks or other damage. Check
the boot fit at
the distributor and at
the spark plugs. Replace wires
as needed.
8 Spark Plug Wire Inspection** - Inspect for In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
*An Emission Control Service.
The
U. 5’. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record. ”
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Maintenance Schedule
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.
’.
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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Maintenance Schedule
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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