engine CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Repair Manual

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)
1. You can remove the radiator pressure
cap when the cooling system,
including the radiator pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is
no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
to the
left
until it first stops. (Don't press
down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap,
but now push down
as you turn it.
Remove the pressure cap.
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3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix,
up to the base
of the filler neck.
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4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to
FULL COLD.
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5. Put the cap back on the coolant
recovery tank, but leave the radiator
pressure cap off.
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Start the engine and let it run until
you can feel the upper radiator hose
getting hot. Watch out for the engine
fan( s).
By this time the coolant level inside
the radiator filler neck
may be lower.
If the level is lower, add more of the
proper
mix through the filler neck
until the level reaches the base of the
filler neck.
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7. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure
the arrows on the pressure cap line up
like this. Hom7 to Add Coolant to the Radiator
(5.7L LTl (Code P) Engine)
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;pecmc radiator fill procedure.
%lure to follow this procedure
1. You can remove the radiator pressure
cap when the
cooling system,
including the radiator pressure cap and
upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap
slowly to the
left
until it first stops. (Don't press
down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
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2. Then keep turning the pressure cap,
but now push down as you turn it.
Remove the pressure cap.
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You can be burned if you spill
L coolant on hot engine parts.
4. Fill with the proper mix. Add coolant
until you see a steady stream of
coolant coming. from the bleed valves.
,oolant contains ethylene glycol
are
hot enough. Don't spill coolant
on a hot engine.
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1 and it will burn if the engine parts 11 5. Close the bleed valves.
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3. After the engine cools, open the air
bleed valves on the heater return hose
and water pump inlet.
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6. Continue to fill the radiator up to the
base
of the filler neck.
7. Rinse or wipe the spilled coolant from
the engine and compartment.
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8. Start the engine and allow it to run in
idle for approximately four minutes.
By this time, the coolant level inside
the radiator
will be lower. Add more
of the proper mix through the filler
neck
until the level reaches the base
of the filler neck.
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9. Shut the engine off and replace the
pressure cap. Be sure the arrows
on
the cap line up like this.
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10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank
For a complete drain. flush and refill, see
your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet
Carnaro Service
Manual. To purchase
a service manual, see "Service
Publications"
in the Index.
to the proper level.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It's unusual for
a tire to "blow out" while
you're driving, especially
if you maintain
your tires properly.
If air goes out of a
tire, it's much more likely
to leak out
slowly.
But if you should ever have a
"blowout," here are a few tips about what
to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that
side. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.
Steer
to maintain lane position, then
gently brake to a stop well out of
the
traffic lane.
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I Changing a Flat lire
’ A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level
acts much like a skid and may require the place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
If your tire goes flat, the next section
shows how to use your jacking equipment
to change a flat tire safely.
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same correction you’d use in-a skid. In I -
any rear blowout, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle
under control by steering
the way you
want
the vehicle to go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer.
Gently brake to a stop, well off the road
if
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A Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll
over you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured. Find a level
I place to ccange your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). I
4. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the front
and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be
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tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.
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If you let your tires spin at high
speed, they can explode and
you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other partsof the
vehicle can overheat. That could
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cause an engine compartment fire or
other damage. When you’re stuck,
spin the wheels as little as possible.
Don’t spin the wheels above
35 mph
(55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
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Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the
.ires. If you spin the wheels too fast
Nhile shifting your transmission
aack and
forth, you can destro!,
your transmission.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That will clear the area around your
front wheels. Then shift back and forth
between
R (Reverse) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transmission, between
First or Second gear and Reverse),
spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Release the accelerator pedal while you
shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator
pedal when the transmission is
in gear. If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries,
you may need to be towed out. If you do
need to be towed out, see “Towing Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
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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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NOTICE:
Fuel
The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows
the code letter for your engine.
You will
find the VIN at the top left
of your
instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number” in the Index.)
3.4L L32 (Code S)
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher. It should meet
specifications ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.
and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels
should have the proper additives,
so you
should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to
be
sure you get the right kind of gasoline
(unleaded). You’ll see
UNLEADED right
In the pump. And only unleaded nozzles
will
fit into your vehicle’s filler neck.
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87.
:f the octane is less than 87, you may get
sl heavy knocking noise when you drive.
If it’s bad enough, it can damage your
engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at
87 octane or
higher and you still hear heavy knocking,
your engine needs service. But don’t
worry if you hear a little pinging noise
when you’re accelerating or driving up a
hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to
buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of
pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock
that means you have a problem.
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