automatic transmission CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Owner's Guide

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil (V6 Engine) Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 9-10
.
Engine Oil (V8 Engines) The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However,
not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM
standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
For the proper viscosity, see
Engine Oil on page 9-10.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 9-19 .
Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807).
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 88862475,
in Canada 88862476).
Service and Maintenance 10-7

UsageFluid/Lubricant
Manual Transmission (V8 Engine) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Automatic Transmission) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 to GM Specification 9986155.
GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678.
Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Manual Transmission) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 Limited Slip to GM Specification 9986226.
GM Part No. U.S. 89021677 and Friction Modifier 1052358,
in Canada 89021678 and Friction Modifier 992694.
Rear Axle (V8 Engine) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 Limited Slip to GM Specification 9986226.
GM Part No. U.S. 89021677 and Friction Modifier 1052358,
in Canada 89021678 and Friction Modifier 992694.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518)
or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
10-8 Service and Maintenance

Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic Transmission 10.2 L10.8 qt
3.6L V6 Engine Manual Transmission 10.6 L11.2 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (L99) Automatic Transmission 10.8 L11.4 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LS3) Manual Transmission 11.2 L11.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L V6 Engine 5.7 L6.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (L99) 7.6 L8.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LS3) 7.6 L8.0 qt
Fuel Tank 71.0 L18.8 gal
Rear Axle Fluid V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic 0.9 L1.0 qt
V6 Engine 6-Speed Manual* 0.9 L1.0 qt
V8 Engine* 0.9 L1.0 qt
11-2 Technical Data

ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic** 6.3 L6.7 qt
V8 Engine 6-Speed Automatic** 6.3 L6.7 qt
V6 Engine 6-Speed Manual 1.8 L1.9 qt
V8 Engine 6-Speed Manual 3.9 L4.2 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 ft lb
*Add 2.5 oz. (75 mL) of friction modifier to the specified quantity of axle lubricant.
**See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9-14 for information on checking fluid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 (LLT) VAutomatic
Manual 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
6.2L V8 (L99) JAutomatic 1.0 mm (0.040 in)
6.2L V8 (LS3) WManual 1.0 mm (0.040 in)
Technical Data 11-3

A
Accessories and
Modifications...................... 9-3
Accessory Power.................8-19
Active Fuel Management™....8-25
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....2-33
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................8-55
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......9-16
Air Vents.............................. 7-3
Airbag System
Check.............................2-34
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................2-27
Passenger Sensing
System........................2-28
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate?........................2-26
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inflates?........2-27
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?........................2-25
Where Are the Airbags?.....2-23Airbag System (cont.)
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle........................2-33
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................4-18
Readiness Light................4-17
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles.......................2-32
System Check..................2-21
Alarm System
Anti-Theft........................1-10
AM-FM Radio........................ 6-8
Antenna
Satellite Radio..................6-14
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)..................8-31
Warning Light...................4-23
Anti-Theft
Alarm System..................1-10
Alarm System Messages....4-35
Appearance Care
Exterior...........................9-88
Interior............................9-92
Assistance Program,
Roadside.........................12-6Audio Players......................6-14
CD .................................6-14
Audio System
Backglass Antenna............6-13
Radio Reception...............6-13
Theft-Deterrent Feature....... 6-2
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors...............1-12
Headlamp System.............. 5-3
Automatic Transmission.........8-26
Fluid...............................9-14
Manual Mode...................8-29
Shiftlock Control System
Check..........................9-32
Auxiliary Devices..................6-16
Axle, Rear..........................9-30
B
Battery...............................9-29
Jump Starting...................9-84
Load Management.............. 5-6
Power Protection................ 5-7
Voltage and Charging
Messages....................4-30
Blade Replacement, Wiper....9-33
INDEX i-1

Engine (cont.)
Coolant
Temperature Gage.........4-14
Cooling System................9-17
Cooling System
Messages....................4-32
Cover............................... 9-9
Drive Belt Routing.............11-4
Exhaust...........................8-25
Oil Pressure Gage............4-12
Overheating.....................9-24
Power Messages..............4-33
Pressure Light..................4-25
Running While Parked.......8-26
Starting...........................8-19
Engine Oil
Life System.....................9-13
Messages........................4-32
Temperature Gage............4-13
Entry Lighting........................ 5-6
Equipment, Towing...............8-55
Event Data Recorders.........12-14
Extender, Safety Belt............2-20
Exterior Lamp Controls........... 5-1F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............9-16
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 5-4
Flash-to-Pass........................ 5-3
Flat Tire..............................9-69
Flat Tire, Changing...............9-77
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....9-14
Brakes............................9-28
Power Steering.................9-25
Washer...........................9-26
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.............9-40
Front................................ 5-5
Light...............................4-26
Front Seats
Adjustment........................ 2-3
Heated............................. 2-6
Fuel...................................8-43
Additives.........................8-45
Economy Driving................ 8-2
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container.....................8-48Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank.................8-46
Fuels in Foreign
Countries.....................8-45
Gage ..............................4-11
Gasoline Specifications......8-44
Management, Active..........8-25
Recommended.................8-44
Requirements, California....8-45
System Messages.............4-33
Fuses
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-42
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................9-42
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................9-45
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-46
G
Gages
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................4-14
Engine Oil Pressure..........4-12
Engine Oil Temperature.....4-13
i-4 INDEX

Gages (cont.)
Fuel................................4-11
Odometer........................4-11
Speedometer...................4-11
Tachometer......................4-11
Transmission
Temperature.................4-14
Trip Odometer..................4-11
Voltmeter.........................4-15
Warning Lights and
Indicators....................... 4-9
Garage Door Opener............4-45
Programming...................4-45
Gasoline
Specifications...................8-44
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1
Towing ............................8-48
Vehicle Care...................... 9-2
Glove Box............................ 3-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program..........................12-5H
Halogen Bulbs.....................9-37
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 5-4
Head Restraints..................... 2-2
Headlamps
Aiming ............................9-34
Automatic.......................... 5-3
Bulb Replacement.............9-37
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) ..........5-3, 9-39
Flash-to-Pass..................... 5-3
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............9-37
High/Low Beam Changer..... 5-2
Heated Front Seats................ 2-6
Heated Mirrors.....................1-12
Highway Hypnosis................. 8-9
Hill and Mountain Roads......... 8-9
Hood ................................... 9-5
Horn .................................... 4-7
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................2-10
Hydraulic Clutch...................9-15
I
Ignition Positions..................8-17
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check.............................9-32
Illumination Control................ 5-5
Immobilizer..........................1-11
Immobilizer Light..................4-26
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................2-37
Instrument Cluster................4-10
Instrument Panel................... 5-5
Introduction............................. iii
J
Jump Starting......................9-84
K
Key and Lock Messages.......4-33
Keyless Entry System............ 1-3
Keys.................................... 1-2
INDEX i-5

Messages (cont.)
Ride Control System.........4-34
Safety Belt.......................4-35
Service Vehicle.................4-35
Tire ................................4-36
Transmission....................4-36
Vehicle............................4-37
Vehicle Reminder..............4-37
Vehicle Speed..................4-37
Window...........................4-37
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming...........1-12
Automatic Dimming
Rearview......................1-13
Convex...........................1-12
Heated............................1-12
Manual Rearview..............1-13
Outlets.............................. 4-9
Power .............................1-12
Monitor System,
Tire Pressure...................9-56N
Net, Convenience.................. 3-1
New Vehicle Break-In...........8-16
O
Object Detection System
Messages........................4-34
Odometer...........................4-11
Trip ................................4-11
Off-Road
Recovery.......................... 8-6
Oil
Engine............................9-10
Engine Oil Life System......9-13
Engine Oil
Pressure Gage..............4-12
Messages........................4-32
Pressure Light..................4-25
Older Children, Restraints......2-35
Online Owner Center............12-4OnStar
®System..................4-42
Operation, Infotainment
System............................. 6-4
Outlets
Power ............................... 4-9
Overheating, Engine.............9-24
Overview, Infotainment
System............................. 6-2
P
Park
Shifting Into.....................8-21
Shifting Out of..................8-22
Parking...............................8-24
Assist, Ultrasonic..............8-41
Brake..............................8-32
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check.........9-32
Over Things That Burn......8-24
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................4-18
INDEX i-7

Steering............................... 8-5
Fluid, Power....................9-25
Wheel Adjustment............... 4-6
Wheel Controls.................. 4-6
Storage Areas
Center Console.................. 3-1
Convenience Net................ 3-1
Glove Box......................... 3-1
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit................9-77
Stuck Vehicle......................8-11
Sun Visors..........................1-16
Sunroof..............................1-16
Symbols................................. iv
System Check
Automatic Transmission
Shiftlock Control............9-32T
Tachometer.........................4-11
Taillamp Indicator Light.........4-26
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps....................9-40
Text Telephone (TTY) Users....12-4
Theater Dimming................... 5-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems........1-11
Immobilizer......................1-11
Time .................................... 4-8
Tires
Buying New Tires.............9-63
Chains............................9-68
Changing.........................9-77
Compact Spare................9-83
Designations....................9-51Tires (cont.)
Different Size...................9-65
If a Tire Goes Flat............9-69
Inflation Monitor System....9-57
Inspection........................9-61
Messages........................4-36
Pressure High-Speed
Operation.....................9-56
Pressure Light..................4-24
Pressure Monitor System . . . 9-56
Rotation..........................9-61
Sealant and
Compressor Kit.............9-71
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing...................9-77
Sidewall Labeling..............9-49
Terminology and
Definitions....................9-52
i-10 INDEX

Tires (cont.)
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.......................9-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................9-67
Wheel Replacement..........9-67
When It Is Time for New
Tires............................9-62
Winter.............................9-48
Towing
Driving Characteristics.......8-49
Equipment.......................8-55
General Information...........8-48
Recreational Vehicle..........9-87
Trailer.............................8-53
Vehicle............................9-87
Traction..............................4-24
Control OFF/StabiliTrak
OFF Light....................4-24
Control System (TCS).......8-34
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®Light...........4-24
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.......8-38
Off Light..........................4-23Trailer Towing......................8-53
Transmission
Automatic........................8-26
Fluid, Automatic................9-14
Fluid, Manual...................9-15
Messages........................4-36
Temperature Gage............4-14
Transportation Program,
Courtesy.........................12-8
Trip Odometer.....................4-11
Trunk................................... 1-8
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals............................. 5-4
U
Ultrasonic Parking Assist.......8-41
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................9-65
Universal Remote System.....4-45
Operation........................4-48
Programming...................4-45
Using this Manual.................... iv
V
Vehicle
Canadian Owners................. iii
Control............................. 8-3
Load Limits......................8-12
Messages........................4-37
Personalization.................4-38
Remote Start..................... 1-5
Security...........................1-10
Speed Messages..............4-37
Towing ............................9-87
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit.......9-77
Tire Pressure...................9-54
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)...................11-1
Service Parts Identification
Label...........................11-1
Vehicle Reminder
Messages........................4-37
Ventilation, Air....................... 7-3
Visors.................................1-16
Voltmeter Gage....................4-15
INDEX i-11