maintenance CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owner's Manual

How This Part Is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
“Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what
to have done, and how often. Some
of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically qualified and have
the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
CAUTION:
1 Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be I
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only
if you have the required know-how and the proper
tools and equipment for the
job. If you have any
doubt, have a qualified technician do
the work.
- L dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be If you
are skilled enough
to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service information
GM
publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get
them later in this manual. See “Service Publications” in the
Index.
“Section
B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever
you stop for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle
in
good condition.
“Section
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
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Introduction: A Word about Maintenance (Cont.)
“Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products
GM recommends to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products,
or their equivalents,
should be
used whether you do the work yourself or have it
“Section E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for you
to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it
down
in this section. This will help you determine when
your next maintenance should be done.
In addition, it is a
good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be
needed
to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.
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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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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 km).
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial
applications.
*An Emission Control Service.
ft The U. S. 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 usehl
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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ITEM
NO.
2
4
6
8
10 -
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change. ~~
I
Transmission Service I
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II. I
Spark Plugwire Inspection** 1
Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km).
Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection** I
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in
Schedule I apply.
*An Emission Control Service.
r?r ne U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure
to per$orm
this maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior
to the completion of vehicle usejid
life. General Motors, however, urges that
all recommended maintenance services be
per$omd at the indicated intervals and
the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:
Maintenance Record. ’’
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ITEM
NO.
2
4
6
a
10
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months (whichever occurs first).
Transmission Service
I
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
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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* -
I
*An Emission Control Service.
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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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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Air Cleaner Filter and Crankcase Ventilation
Filter Replacement*
- Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 OOO km) or more often under dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals
for your driving conditions.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
10 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspections** -
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly,
if equipped) for damage or
leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of
the fuel filter is not
required.
*An Emission Control Service.
fr The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to per$orm this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be per$ormed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record. ’’
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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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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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