oil dipstick CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1965 2.G Owners Manual

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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.