engine oil CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1965 2.G User Guide

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Every 6000 miles-Check fluid level on dipstick with
engine idling, selector lever in NEUTRAL position,
parking brake set and transmission at operating
temperature. If fluid level is below full mark on dip­
stick,
add small amount of Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type
"A" bearing the mark AQ-ATF followed
by a
number and the suffix letter "A". Recheck
fluid
level on dipstick and again add a small amount
of fluid if needed to bring level to full mark. DO
NOT
OVERFILL.
NOTE: From the "Add Oil" mark to the "Ful/' ,
mark on the dipstick indicates a difference of
only 1 pint of fluid.
Every 1
2,000 miles (more frequently, depending on
severity of service, if vehicle is used to pull trailer,
carry full loads during high ambient temperatures,
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operate in mountainous terrain or operate under
other severe condition .sl-Remove fluid from the
transmission sump and add two (2) quarts of fresh
fluid.
Operate transmission through all ranges and
check fluid level as described above.
If vehicle is so equipped, clean dust and dirt from
transmission oil cooler every 12,000 miles.
TRANSMISSION-3 AND 4-SPEED
Follow recommendations given under "Rear Axle"
on page 42.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL LINKAGE-
3 AND 4-SPEED
Corvair
Every 12,000 miles-Lubricate connector (indicated in the
illustration below) with a water resistant EP Chassis
Lubricant.
Every
12,000 miles-Remove tunnel cover under vehicle
and lubricate gearshift lever ball and socket with
Lubriplate.

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Check lubricant level, with 'axle at operating tempera­
ture, at the dipstick whenever engine oil is checked.
The dipstick is used to check lubricant level only;
do not attempt to fill axle at the dipstick tube.
,f lubricant level is at or below ADD mark on dip­
stick,
fill to level of the filler plug hole with SAE 80
Multi-purpose Gear Lubricant meeting the require­
ments
of U.S. Ordnance Spec. MIL-L-2105B.
Check 3-or
4-speed lubricant level, if the rear axle
lubricant level is low.
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BATTERY
Every 6000 miles-Clean and
oil battery terminals and
oil felt washer. Clean
top
of battery with di­
luted
ammonia or soda
solution and flush with
clean
water. Check state
of charge especially in
freezing weather. An un­
dercharged battery may
freeze and break.
FUEL FILTER
Greenbrier Ballery and Transmission Oil Cooler Access Door
Corvair, Corsa and Greenbrier
Replace filters, located in each carburetor inlet, only
if flooding occurs.
Corsa Turbocharged
The fuel filter is a separate unit mounted on the air
cleaner support bracket at the left of the air cleaner. It
should be replaced at 12,000 mile intervals. At the
same interval, also clean the screen located in the car­
buretor inlet.

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Most body lube points do not need frequent, heavy
lubrication. However, periodic checks
of certain points
on the Corvair body,
and lubrication when needed will
eliminate annoying squeaks and noises. Be careful not
to over-lubricate.
Wipe off all surplus lubricant.
The following items should
be lubricated periodically:
1. Door
Hinges-Wipe off dirt and apply lubriplate.
2. Door lock Striker-Wipe off dirt and apply stick
type lubricant.
3. Top lift Cylinder
Rods-Clean and lubricate with
G.M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
4. Door
Jamb Switch-Apply lubriplate.
5. Front and Rear Compartment lid lock-Apply lubri­
plate.
6. Front Compartment lid Torque Rods-Apply G.M .
lubriplate to bearing points.
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7. Gas Tank Filler Door Hinge-Apply dripiess oil.
8 . Glove
Box Door Hinge-Apply dripless oil.
9. Rear Folding Seat Back Support link Assembly and
Filler Panel Hinge-Apply dripless oil to bearing
points.
The following should
be lubricated whenever acces­
sible.
10. Door Outside Handle lock Cylinder Shaft-Apply
lubriplate.
11. Door Window Regulator and Cams-Apply lubri­
plate.
12. Door
lock Parts-Apply lubriplate.
13. Door locking Mechanism-Apply lubriplate.
14 . Front
and Rear Compartment Hinges-Apply G.M.
lubriplate.

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FUEl SYSTEM AND ENGINE ElECTRICAL SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM
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On the following pages, see paragraph: A
B D B·C-D E D L E F F K G G J H I G M N 0
See information on page number: 8 9-32 39 3-6 42 9
CAR WILL NOT START:
Engine Will Turn Over 1 4 3 6
2 5 7
Engine Will Not Turn Over 2 1 3 4
CAR WILL START -BUT:
Only After Repeated Tries 1
Stalls in a Few Seconds 2 1 3
Stalls When Hot 1 2 3 4
Idles Rough 1 2 3
Engine Overheats 1 2 3
"Oil" Indicator Comes On 1
"Gen" Indicator Comes On 3 2 4 1
*See Your AuthOrized Chevrolet Dealer 47

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cleaner elements if necessary. Idle adjustment should be performed
by your Chevrolet Dealer.
If the above Fuel System checks and the checks suggested under
the Electrical System following do not correct the malfunction, it is
recommended that you turn to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer
for further checks , adjustments or repairs.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If, when the ignition key is turned to START, the engine will not
turn
over, you have good reason to suspect electrical trouble.
(F) When there .is no response at all to attempts to start the car,
check the obvious-your AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SElECTOR
LEVER must be in neutral position before the engine can be started.
Turning the IGNITION SWITCH rapidly back and forth several
times will sometimes correct a poor internal switch contact.
(G) The
BATTERY may be discharged. If so, lights will be dim and
the horn will have a poor tone if it will blow at all.
Usually a
garage recharge will be necessary to return the battery
to operation. Occasionally, however , a push start and a long drive
will
recharge the battery.
NOTE : If the battery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent
reason , have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the
battery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR .
GENERA TOR trouble should already have been indicated by
the indicator on the instrument panel. Never remove generator
"BAT" lead without first disconnecting battery ground cable.
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POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn
will operate. Check both ends of both battery cables. If the con­
nections are corroded, a car may sometimes be restored to opera­
tion by removing all cable ends, scraping all contacting surfaces clean with a pen knife , and reassembling . If the cables are broken, they must be replaced. The power supply should now be restored unless the battery is dead.
(H) If, however, the lights and horn work properly but the starter will still not turn over, check the STARTER connections. A "click" from the starter solenoid indicates that the wiring to the starter is properly installed . If the wiring seems to be clean and tightly in­stalled, the trouble is probably in the starter itself and should be referred to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
When the engine will "turn over" but will not start, the following
items may be checked along with Fuel System Checks listed
previously .
(I) With a clean dry cloth wipe the ceramic portions of the spark plugs dry. In particularly damp or rainy wellthe'r dampness may be the cause of not starting, especi-: . ally when the engine is cold.
(J) Check the cables at the top of the distributor and coil as well as each spark plug cable for tightness.
(K) If the car will still not start, check for spark at the spark plugs in the following manner:
Pull
one of the spark plug
wires off its spark plug. Insert a
short piece of bare wire (such as a bobby pin) between the rubber Oislribulor and Coil Leads

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wire
and the tubular metal con­
nector inside of it. If the spark
plug wire is wet or oily, wipe it
dry. Wrap a dry handkerchief or
facial tissue, folded several thick­
nesses, around the wire at least
three inches back from the end
and grasp wire at this point. Hold the bare wire about 1,4 inch
from the.
bare tip of the spark
plug from which you removed the
wir,e. When the engine is "turned Checking 'or Spark
over" a spark should jump across the 1,4 inch space, indicating
ample current supply. If no spark jumps, the difficulty is probably
caused by a defective ignition part and should be corrected by
your Authorized Chevrolet
Dealer.
COOLING SYSTEM
When the car will run but evidences serious overheating on the
temperature gauge in the instrument panel, there are several items
which may
be checked.
(L) Engine overheating will occur when the OIL LEVEL falls danger­
ouslylow. Check the oil level as a malter of course.
CAUTION: Never drive the car when the TEMP-PRESS indicator in
the instrument panel is lighted. (See Page 9.)
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(M) Check the air intake louvers . Clean them if they are plugged
with leaves or other foreign material.
(N) Condition of the FAN BELT
is very important, not only for en­
gine cooling but
also for proper
generator operation. Check the
condit ion of the belt. Replace
it
if it is worn or frayed. Loosen the
idler
bracket bolts and move the
bracket toward the engine to
remove and replace the belt.
Tighten the belt, whether new or
old, by loosening the idler bracket nuts, prying with a bar on the Checking Fan Bel' Tension
bracket until the belt is tensioned properly, then retighten the
bracket bolts. Proper belt tension is such that, when belt is de­
flected downward with moderate thumb pressure at a point midway
between the
generator and fan pulleys, the belt will deflect about
%" to X6". Do not overtighten the belt.
(0) Another cause of engine overheating may be an inoperative
COOLING SYSTEM THERMOSTAT. If the thermostat should fail
i n the closed position, it will not permit
air to circulate through the
engine. See your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.

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Page
Air Cleaner .............................. 39
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 & 40
Air Recirculating Cover Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Ash Tray ............................ 17 & 26
Battery .............................. 33 & 42
Body Lubrication .......................... 43
Brake Main Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Brake-Parking ........................... 12
Brakes
.................................. 12
Bright Metal Parts
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 30
Type and Location .................... 31
Chassis Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Cigarette Lighter ............... . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Circuit Breaker ........................... , 45
Cleaning Hints
Exterior
Appearance ................... 30
Interior Appearance ................... 31
Clutch Adjustment ......................... , 12
Clutch Cross
Shaft......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38
Clutch Pedal ............................. 12
Clutch Pulleys
& Cables .................... , 40
Cooling System ........................... 33
Crankcase Ventilation ...................... 37
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Page
Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Dimmer Switch ........................... 11
Distributor ............................... 39
Doors and Locks ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 & 26
Rear ........................... 19 & 27
Side ................................ 27
Driving for Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Engine
Oil Cooler ......................... 40
Engine Compartment ................... 21 & 26
Engine Lubrication ......................... 32
Front Suspension .......................... 38
Front Wheel Bearings ...................... 40
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Fuel Gauge .............................. 8
Fuses ................................... 45
Gas Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 & 29
Generator ............................... 39
Gen-Fan Indicator ...................... 9 & 23
Heater
Direct
Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Gasoline
.......................... . .
Ignition
Switch ........................... .
Jacking the
Car .......................... .
Keys
.................................. .
Light Control Knob
........................ .
Lighting
System Trouble Checks ............... .
24
3
36
18
10
11

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luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
Maintenance and lubrication (Periodic) ........ 37
Manifold Pressure Gauge ................... 23
Octane Requirements ....................... 32.
Oil Filter ................................. 37
Parking Brake
Operation ........................... 12
Service
..... ......................... 40
Polishing Your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
Positraction Axle .......................... 7
Pushing to
Start
Manual Transmission ............. .... .. 5
Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 6
Radios
................................ 16
Rear Axle ............................... 42
Rocking Car-Powerglide . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 7
Seats
......................... " .... 19 & 28
Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19 & 28
Rear
Seat-Folding .................... 20
Second Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 29
Service Brakes ............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Serial
and Unit Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Spare Tire ............................... 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 44 & 45
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Page
Speedometer ......................... 8 & 23
Starting the Engine ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Steering
linkage .......................... 38
Steering Gear .... ' ................. ' .' . . . .. 37
Switching Tires .................•......... 34
Tachometer .............................. 23
Telescoping Steering Column ............... , 17
Temp-Press Indicator .................... 9 & 23
Tire
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34
Towing-Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Transmission Manual
Operation ..................... ,. 4-5
Service .......................... 41
Powerglide
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-7
Service ........................ " 41
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47
Trouble Checks
lighting System
...................... .11
Turn Signal .............................. 11
Warm-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 4
Washing Your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30
White Sidewall Tires ....................... 31
Windshield Wipers and Washers ........... 13 & 25