maintenance CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Owner's Guide

First Engine Oil Change After
Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles
•Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
•Exhaust system inspection for
loose or damaged components.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
•Engine air cleaner filter
replacement. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 9-16.
•Automatic transmission fluid
change (severe service) for
vehicles mainly driven in heavy
city traffic in hot weather, in hilly
or mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer, or used
for taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14.
•Rear axle fluid change (severe
service) for vehicles mainly driven
in hilly or mountainous terrain,
when frequently towing a
trailer, used for high speed or
competitive driving, or used for
taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeRear Axle on page 9-30.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
•Automatic transmission fluid
change (normal service).
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14.
•Rear axle fluid change (normal
service). SeeRear Axle on
page 9-30.
•Spark plug replacement.
An Emission Control Service.First Engine Oil Change After
Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles
•Engine cooling system drain,
flush, and refill, cooling system
and cap pressure check,
and cleaning of outside of
radiator and air conditioning
condenser (or every 5 years,
whichever occurs first). See
Cooling System on page 9-17.
An Emission Control Service.
•Engine accessory drive belt
inspection for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage
and replacement, if needed.
An Emission Control Service.
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Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. ••
Engine coolant level check. ••
Windshield washer fluid level check. ••
Tire inflation pressures check. ••
Tire wear inspection. ••
If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle, rotate tires. ••
Fluids visual leak check. ••
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). ••
Brake system inspection. ••
Steering and suspension inspection. •
Engine cooling system inspection. •
Windshield wiper blades inspection. •
Body components lubrication. •
Restraint system components check. •
Automatic transmission fluid level check. •
Rear axle fluid level check. •
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions). •
Passenger compartment air filter replacement. •
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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).
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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).
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer.
PartGM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 92196275A3137C
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L V6 12593333PF459G
6.2L V8 89017524PF48
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 92220249—
Spark Plugs 3.6L V6 1259746441-990
6.2L V8 1262125841-110
Wiper Blades Driver Side 92231676—
Passenger Side 92231677—
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By
Services Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By
Services Performed
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By
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Canada — Customer
Assistance
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre,
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
gmcanada.com
1-800-263-3777 (English)
1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-3830 (For Text
Telephone devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance:
1-800-268-6800
Overseas — Customer
Assistance
Please contact the local General
Motors Business Unit.
Mexico, Central America
and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto
Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) — Customer
Assistance
General Motors de Mexico,
S. de R.L. de C.V.
Customer Assistance Center
Paseo de la Reforma # 2740
Col. Lomas de Bezares
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.
01-800-508-0000
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users
To assist customers who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired
and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY
equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user
in the U.S. can communicate
with Chevrolet by dialing:
1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users
in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center (U.S.) —
www.gmownercenter.com/
chevrolet
Information and services customized
for your specific vehicle — all in
one convenient place.
•Digital owner manual, warranty
information, and more
•Online service and maintenance
records
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Service Publications
Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on engines,
transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering,
body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give additional
technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each
bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written
specifically for owners and intended
to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle.
The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all
models.In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,
Owner Manual, and Warranty
Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner
Manual only.
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$25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Current and Past Model Order
Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and
Manuals are available for current
and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, specify
year and model name of the vehicle.
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Helm, Incorporated
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Prices are subject to change without
notice and without incurring
obligation. Allow ample time for
delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All
listed prices are quoted in U.S.
funds. Canadian residents are to
make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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