oil pressure CHEVROLET CAMARO 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
These symbols have to
do with
your
lamps:
SIGNALS e a
TURN
FOG LAMPS
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These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols
are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE t
COOLANT
TEMP
-
CHARGING 1-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(@)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(a)
BRAKES
Here are some other symbols
you may
see:
FUSE
t
LIGHTER m
HORN k3
SPEAKER
Er
FUEL B
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problem. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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5.7L Engine 3800 Engine
This gage tells you if there could be a problem with your
engine oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil
pressure
in psi (pounds per square inch) in the U.S., or
kPa (kilopascals) in Canada, when the engine is running.
Oil pressure should be
20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). On
the
3800 engine, the oil pressure should be between 20
and 120 psi (140 to 827 kPa). It may vary with engine
speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but
readings above the red area show the normal operating
range. Readings in the red area
tell you that the engine is
Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon
as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE: I
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is not covered by
your warranty.

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Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense
of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going
slower than you actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh
-- such as after a day’s
work
-- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part
of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you
can easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out.
Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in
Chevrolet dealerships all across North America. They’ll
be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here
are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
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you’ll see:
A. Coolant Recovery Tank
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Electric Engine Fan
A CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling
don’t do anything else
until it cools down.
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First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains
will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
2. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
Fabric Protection
Your Chevrolet has upholstery and carpet that has been
treated with Scotchgard” Fabric Protector, a
3M
product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water,
which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this
protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and
carpet often to keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stair-
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions
described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain
if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them
to spread.
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Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet
by hand may be
necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials’’ in the Index.)
Your Chevrolet has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. necessary,
use non-abrasive cleaners that
are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their
toll over a period
of years.
You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Chevrolet garaged or covered
whenever possible.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish. Your
convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use
an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and
hanging cloths. High pressure car washes may cause
I i water to enter your vehicle.
I NOTICE: I When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade. Use
a mild -soap, lukewarm water and
a soft sponge. A
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents. finish or leave swirl marks.
can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the
chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush
When
you clean the top, put one hand under it to
support
it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top
evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain
on
the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty,
use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the
entire vehicle,
then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
Foreign materials such
as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
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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
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil’’ in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details,
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Electrical System
............................... 6-68
Engine
.................................. 6-10. 6-11
Coolant ..................................... 6-28
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-27
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-43
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-83
Exhaust
..................................... 2-42
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-72
Identification
................................ 6-68
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-43
Overheating
................................. 5- 14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-43
Specifications
................................ 6-74
Starting Your ................................ 2-26
Engine
Oil .................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6- 14
Additives
................................... 6-17
Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-87
Used ....................................... 6-17
When to Change
.............................. 6- 17
Etht~01
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-42
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-19. 2-56
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-44
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-59
Fabric Protection ............................... 6-60
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
Feature Customization ........................... 2- 18
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-22
1
Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination ............... 2-19
Remote Keyless Entry Verification
............... 2-20
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method ................. 2-21
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-22
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-33. 2-34
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-6
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-19
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-17
Finish Care .................................... 6-64
Finish Damage
................................. 6-66
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-31
First
Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2-32. 2-34
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-29
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-62
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 1-49
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-53
Folding Rear Seatback ............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat ........................... 1-3
French Language Manual ........................... ii
Front Console .................................. 2-58
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-46
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-89
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-69
Last Door Closed LockingLockout Prevention ..... 2-20
Fourth
Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2-33. 2-34

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.................... 2-83
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-87
Fuel
....................................... 2-89
GAWR
....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-29
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-32
GloveBox
.................................... 2-58
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-3 1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide
en FranGais 11 .. .................................
GVWR ........................................ 4-31
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-40
Hatch
........................................ 2-11
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 12
Hatch Release. Remote
.......................... 2-12
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Headlamps
.................................... 2-52
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-40
HighLow Beamchanger
...................... 2-46
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Wiring
..................................... 6-69
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-46
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-9 Horn
......................................... 2-44
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-26
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-44
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-24
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-51
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-56
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
CalipedKnuckle Maintenance
................... 7-48
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-55
Cleaning
.................................... 6-62
.................................... J ack. Tire
5-31
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-44
Key Release Button
............................. 2-25
Keys
.......................................... 2-2

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Mirrors ....................................... 2-56
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-57
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-56
Manual
..................................... 2-56
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-57
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-57
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-61
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-45
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-30
Neutral. Manual Transmission
................ 2.33. 2.34
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-23
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-77
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-77
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-3 1
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-43
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-66
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-29
Shifting Into
................................. 2-39
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-41 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-13
Brake
...................................... 2-38
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-13
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-42
With a Trailer
................................ 4-39
Parking Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission
.......... 2-41
Passenger Position
......................... 1-20, 1-26
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key I1 ................................. 2-17
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-69
Remote
Control Mirror ........................ 2-57
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-32
Windows
................................... 2-44
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-57
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-19
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-12
Steering .................................... 4-11
Radiator
..................................... 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-31
Radio Reception
................................ 3-22
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-18
RAP ......................................... 2-56
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-55
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