cooling CHEVROLET CAMARO 1994 4.G User Guide

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1. You can remove the radiator pressure
cap when
the cooling system,
including the radiator pressure cap anc
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.
~. Then keep turning the pressure cap,
but
now push down as you turn it.
Remove the pressure cap.
3. After the engine cools, open the air
bleed valves on the heater return hose
and water pump inlet.
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Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when
it
is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need
to add
coolant to your radiator, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Chevrolet
will:
0 Give freezing protection down to
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
-34°F (-37°C).
(128°C).
temperature.
should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification
1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M
with a complete coolant flush and refill. If
you use
this mixture, you don’t need to
add anything else.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix,
your engine could overheat and be
badly damaged. The repair cost
wouldn’t be covered by your war-
ranty.
Too much water in the mix can
freeze and crack the engine, radiator,
heater core and other parts.
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The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to
give
you the longest tire life and best
overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However,
if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other,
the
alignment may need to be reset. If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or
badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming
loose,
the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel
leaks air out, replace
it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes
be repaired). See your Chevrolet dealer
if
any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know
the kind of wheel
you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
[f you need to replace any of your wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them
Drily with new GM original equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure to have
the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for your Chevrolet model.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer/odometer cal-
ibration, headlight aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance, and
tire or tire chain clearance to the
body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
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1 Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Chevrolet may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You
can get GM approved cleaning products
from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care
and Maintenance Materials”
in the Index.)
Your Chevrolet has a “basecoat/clearcoat”
paint finish. The clearcoat gives more
depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat.Always use waxes and polishes
that are non-abrasive and made for a
basecoatklearcoat paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish may
dull the finish or
leave swirl marks.
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Cleaning Your Convertible Top
NOTICE:
When using an automatic car wash,
set your heating or cooling system to
“VENT”
with the fan speed set to
the second highest speed. This
will
prevent high pressure water from
entering around your top.
Your convertible top should be cleaned
often. Use
a mild soap, lukewarm water
and a soft brush. Don’t use any harsh
cleaners or bleaching agents on the top.
They can damage the material.
When the top is really dirty, use a
mild
foam-type cleaner. Use a cloth or sponge
to remove the dirt.
Thoroughly rinse the top and dry
it before
lowering
it. A damp top causes wrinkles.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating similar to the painted surface
of
your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners
on them because
you
could damage this coating. After rinsing
thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t
use an automatic car wash that has
hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes.
These brushes can take off the
protective coating.
Tires
Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner.
You can use a stiff
brush
with the cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always takt
care to wipe off any overspray or splash
from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based
products may damage the paint finish.

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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 Transmissjon Drain and Refill
....................................... 10 pt. (4.7 L)*
VIN Engine Code S ................................. 17.6 pt. (8.3 L)*
VIN Engine Code P ................................ 21.6 pt. (10.2 L)*
With Manual Transmission
............................ 12.5 qt. (1 1.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission .......................... 12.3 qt. (1 1.6 L)
With Manual Transmission ............................ 15.3 qt. (14.5 L)
With Autoqtic Transmission .......................... 15.1 qt. (14.3 L)
Overhaul
Cooling System VIN Engine Code
S
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 used.
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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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Schedule 1
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km).
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(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.
0 When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the
vehicle is used for deliverv service, police,
taxi or other commercial applications.
* An Emission Control Service.
=t The U.S. En\sironmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to pellform this
maintemnce item will not
nullifi. the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
cvmpletion
cf vehicle usejul life. General
Motors, however, urges rhat all rec.*ornmended
maintenance services
he performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record.”
ITEM NO.
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 -
9
10
11
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “E,rplanation of Scheduled
Maintenunce Servicae.s”
jullowing
Schedules I and 11.
Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change*
Chassis Lubrication
Tire and Wheel Rotation
& Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
Cooling System Service”
Transmission Service Spark Plug Replacement
(3.4L L32 (Code
S) Engine)*
Spark Plug Replacement
(5.7L LTI (Code P) Engine)*
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?
Rear Axle Fluid Change
(For Vehicles
Towing Trailers
or for Vehicles with
Limited-Slip Differentials)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occursfirst).
Every 3.000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months.
Every other oil chenge.
At 6,000 miles (10 000 km) and every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) or as necessary.
Every 30,000 miles (50
000 km) or 24 months.
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Every 100,000 miles ( 166 000 km).
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.)
Schedule 11
Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of
Jhe driving: conditions specified in
Schedule I appl~
* An Emission Contsol Ses\:icc.
il- The US. Envisonmental Psotection Agency
os the Calijosrtia Ais Resousces Bousd has
detesmined that
the failuse to pesfosm this
maintenance item will not nullib the emissiott
warsanty
or limit secall liability psios to the
completion of whicle useful life. Genesal
Motoss, howews, urges that all sccommended
maintenance semices
be pesformed at the
indicated inten*als and
rhe maintenance he
secorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record.”
ITEM NO.
1
-
2
3
-
4
5
6
-
-
-
7
-
8
9
-
10
11
WHAT TO SERVICE
“E.vplanutiol? c?fSd~eduleci
Mairztetzuncx~ Ses\.ic*es‘’ fhllolz*itlg
Schedules I Ulld !I.
Engine Oil Change”
Oil Filter Change*
Chassis Lubrication
Tire and Wheel Rotation
& Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection”
Cooling System Service”
Transmission Service Spark Plug Replacement
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)”
Spark Plug Replacement
(5.7L LTI (Code P) Engine)*
Spark
Plug Wire Inspection”?
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement”
Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection’k+
Rear Axle Fluid Change (For Vehicles
with Limited-Slip Differentials) Every
7,500 miles (1 2 500
km) or 12 months.
At first and then every other oil chqnge.
Every 7,500 miles
( 12 SO0 km) or 12 months.
At 7.500 miles (1 2 SO0 km) and then every
15.000 miles
(25 000 km) or as necessary.
Every 30.000 miles
(50 000 km) or 24 months.
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services“ following Schedules
I and 11.
Every 30,000 miles (SO 000 km).
Every IOO.OOO miles ( 166 000 km).
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
Every 30.000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” lollowing Schedules
I and 11.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.)
Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following 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 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
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change” -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper
viscosity. The
“SH” or “SG”
designation may be shown alone
or
in combination with others,
such as “SH/CD,”
“SH, SG,
CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To deter-
mine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
ITEM
NO.
2
3
4
SERVICE
5W-30 or SAE 1OW-30)’ see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
Chassis Lubrication
- Lubricate
the suspension and steering
linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and
InsDection
- 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.
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s)
Inspection
- Inspect the belt(s)
for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed. (Belts can have many
small cracks
in individual ribs
without affecting performance.)
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 and boil protection,
corrosion inhibitor level and
maintains proper engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace
if they
are cracked, swollen or deterior-
ated. 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.
* An Emission Control Service.
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Care Compact Discs
............... 121
Safety Belts
................. 223
Cassette And Compact Disc
Storage
..................... 87
Cassette Tape Player. AMFM
Stereo
with .................. 1 13
Cassette Tape Player.
Care of Your
................. 120
Chains. Tire
................... 220
Changing a Flat Tire ............. 167
Check Gages Light
.............. 100
Checking Things under
the Hood . . 184
Checking Your Restraint Systems
. . 43
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 225
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance
.................. 260
Child Restraints
................ 35
Rear Seat
................... 37
Right Front Seat
.............. 39
Top Strap
................... 36
Where to Put the
.............. 35
Children (Safety Belts) ........... 34
Children. Larger (Safety Belts)
.... 42
Cigarette Lighter
................ 89
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and ....... 228
City Driving
................... 136
Cleaner. Air ................... 191
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
............ 224
Convertible Top
.............. 224 Cleaning
Fabric
...................... 221
Glass
....................... 223
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....... 221
Instrument Panel. Top
of ....... 222
Leather
..................... 222
Outside of Your Chevrolet
...... 223
Problems. Special
............. 222
Tires
....................... 224
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
...... 223
Vinyl ...................... 222
Windshield and Wiper Blades
... 223
Clock. Setting the
............... 112
Close-Out Panel
................ 88
Clutch. Hydraulic ............... 197
Comfort Controls
............... 108
Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
.................... 107
Compact Disc. To Play a
......... 1 17
Compact
Disc Player. AMFM
Stereo
with .................. 116
Compact Disc Storage.
Cassette and
................. 87
Compact Discs. Care
of Your ...... 121
Compact Spare Tire
............. 176
Compartments. Storage and
....... 86
Console. Front
................. 87
Control of a Vehicle
............. 126
Control.
Loss of ................ 132 Controls
Air Conditioner
.............. 110
Brightness .................. 80
Comfort .................... 108
Features and
................. 45
Heater
...................... 108
Main Light
.................. 80
Remote Lock ................ 49
Seat
........................ 12
Convertible Top
................ 101
Installing the Boot Cover ....... 102
To Lower
................... 101
To Raise .................... 103
Convex Outside Mirror
.......... 82
Coolant Adding
..................... 199
Engine
..................... 198
Heater. Engine ............... 59
How to Add to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
............. 160
How to Add to the Radiator
. . 161. 163
Temperature Gage. Engine
...... 97
Cooling
....................... 110
Cooling System ................ 158
Courtesy Lights
................ 81
Courtesy Transportation .......... 261
Covered Visor Vanity Mirror
...... 89
Cruise Control
................. 76
ASR and
.................... 79
Passing Another Vehicle
While Using
............... 78
... 268

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Hood Release
See Page 184
Engine Oil Dipstick and- Fill Cap
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)
See Page 188
Engine Oil Dipstick and /
Fill Cap
(5.7L LTl (Code P) Engine)
See Page 188
Cold Tire Pressure
See Tire-Loading Information label on the
inside of
the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See Page 212

Fuel
Capacity 15.5 U.S. Gal. (58.7 L).
Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane or
higher for the 3.4L L32 (Code
S) engine,
9 1 octane or higher for the 5.7L LT 1
(Code P) engine. See Page 181 See Page 201
\Battery
The
Delco Freedom@ battery needs
no water.
See Page 204
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 199
‘Spare Tire Pressure
Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa).
See Page 176