brake fluid CHEVROLET CAMARO 1993 Owners Manual

Features & Controls
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washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’? instructiopc
fnr
adding water.
Don’t mix warGI with
ready-to-use washer
fluic..
Water can cause the solutinn tn
freeze and damage your
washer
fluid tank and other
parts of the washer systen
Also, water doesn’t clean as
well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank
only
3/4 full when it’s ver
cold. This allows
fo
expansion, which COUI(
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator anurreeze In
your windshield washer. It can
and paint. damage yolw
wacher cvctpm
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Cruise Control (opmv)
With Cruise Control, you can maintain a
speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator. This can really help on long
trips. Cruise Control does not work
at
speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When
you apply your brakes, or push the
clutch pedal,
if you have a manual
transmission, the Cruise Control shuts off.
Cruise Control can be
1 L dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at a steady
speed.
So, don’t use your
Cruise Control
on winding
roads or
in heavy traffic.
dangerous
on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes in
tire traction can cause needless
wheel spinning, and you
could
lese control. hn’t use Cruise
* Cruise Control can be
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What can you do about highway
hypnosis'? First, be aware that
it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated,
with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road
ahead and
to the sides. Check your
rearview mirrors frequently and your
instruments from time
to time. This
can help you avoid a fixed stare. Wear
good sunglasses
in bright light.
Glare can cause drowsiness.
But don't
wear sunglasses
at night. They will
drastically reduce your overall vision
at
the very time you need all the
seeing power you have.
If you get sleepy,
pull off the road into
a rest, service, or parking area and
take a nap, get some exercise, or both.
For safety, treat drowsiness on the
highway as an emergency.
As in any driving situation. keep pace
with traffic and allow adequate following
distances.
Hill and Mountain
Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is
different from driving
in flat or rolling
terrain. If you drive regularly
in steep
country. or
if you're planning to visit
there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape.
Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These parts can work
hard on mountain roads.
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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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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 8t Appearance Care
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Then go to the front of the vehicle and
pull up on the hood release.
Lift
the hood.
I
I CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood
can start up and injure you
even when
the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from any underhood
* xtric fan.
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3.4L L32 (Code S)
When you open the hood you'll see.
1. Battery
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
5. Air Cleaner
(if equipped)
6. Oil Fill Cap
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
8. Power Steering Reservoir
9. Windshield Washer Reservoir
10. Engine Fan
11. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped)
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When you open the hood you'll see:
1. Battery
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
5. Air Cleaner
(if equipped)
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6. Oil Fill Cap
7. .Brake Fluid
Reservoir
8, Power Steering Reservoir
9. Windshield Washer Reservoir
10. Engine Fans
11. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) Things that
burn
can get on hot
b engine parts and start a fire.
mese include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield
washer and other fluids, and plastic
or rubber. You or others could be
burned. Be careful not to drop or
spill things that will burn onto a hot
ennine. 1
Before closing the hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on.
Then just pull the hood down and
close it
firmly.
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Service & Appearance Care
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.
3
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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Service & Appearance Care
When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions fo
adding water.
ready-to-use washer id.
Water can cause the solution
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freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other
parts
of the washer system.
Also, water doesn’t clean a,
well as washer fluid.
0 Fill your washer fluid tank
only 314 full when it’s very
cold. This allows for
expansion, which could
damage the
tank if it is
completely full.
0 Don’t use radiator antifreeze ir
your windshield washer. It can
damage your washer systen
and pz
Don’t mix water with
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Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is here. It is
filled
with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are
only two reasons why the brake
fluid level
in your master cylinder might
go down. The first is that the brake fluid
goes down to an acceptable level during
normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are put
in, the fluid level goes
back up. The other reason is that fluid is
leaking out of
the brake system. If it is,
you should have your brake system fixed,
since a leak means that sooner or later
your brakes won’t work well, or won’t
work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your
brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t
correct a leak. If you add fluid when your
linings are worn, then you’ll have
too
much fluid when you get new brake
linings. You should add (or remove)
brake fluid, as necessary, only when work
is done on the brake hydraulic system.
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I I A If you have too much brake
L , fluid, it can spill on the engine.
‘-L: fluid will burn if the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be
burned, and your vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work is done
on the brake
hydraulic system.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
to
determine when to check your brake
fluid. See “Periodic Maintenance
Inspections” in the Index.
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b Check Brake Fluid:
ou can check the brake fluid without
king
off the cap. Just look at the brake
.uid reservoir. The fluid level should be
bove the plastic seam in the reservoir.
: It isn’t, have your brake system
hecked to see
if there is a leak.
,fter work
is done on the brake hydraulic
ystem, make sure the level
is above the
lastic seam, near
the base of the filler
eck.
dhat to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake fluid - such as Delco-
Supreme
1 l@ (GM Part No. 1052535).
Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
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0 DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can
damage your vehicle. Don’t
use it.
0 Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops
mineral-based oil, such a5
engine oil, in your brake
system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that
they’ll have to be replaced.
Srake fluid can damage p----.,
-0 be careful not to snill brake
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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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