oil level CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1965 2.G Owners Manual

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These indicators provide a check on the operating
condition of the engine and the generator. Both indi­
cators should light with the ignition switch ON before
starting the engine and should go out after the engine
is started. The lights should remain out while engine is
operating, except the GEN-FAN indicator may flicker
when
engine is idling.
CAUTION: If either of these indicators light
while car is
being driven, immediately follow the
procedure outlined under "EMERGENCY OPER­
ATING INSTRUCTIONS," so car may be driven
to
the nearest service facility.
EMERGENCY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(To be followed if either
TEMP-PRESS or GEN-FAN indi­
cators light while car is being
driven.)
1.
Set heater FAN and HEAT
controls to full "ON" positions.
(If
equipped with air conditioning, turn air condi­
tioning COOL switch to OFF.)
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NOTE: After setting the heater controls, leave
them in that position until cause of trouble is
corrected ..
2. Stop the car as soon as driving conditions permit.
Turn ignition key to
OFF to stop engine but turn
key
back to ON so heater blower will continue
to cool engine.
3. Check for broken fan belt or belt off pulleys or
engine low oil level. If only GEN-FAN indicator
is lighted, belt is not broken or off pulleys and en­
gine oil level is satisfactory, car can be driven at
slow speeds; however, generator must be checked
and serviced as soon as possible.
4. If trouble is found to be a broken fan belt or belt
off pulleys, wait approximately five minutes, start
engine and drive car at no more than 25 miles per
hour until TEMP-PRESS indicator comes on, then
repeat Step 2.
NOTE: The GEN-FAN indicator will stay on until
fan
belt is installed .
5. Repeat Step 4 as necessary until facility is reached
where fan belt can be installed.

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is (1) intended for service MS and (2) passes car makers'
tests or meets General Motors Standard GM 4745-M .
Oils conforming to these types contain detergent addi­
tives. Your serviceman will be pleased to assist you in
selecting the proper oil for your car.
Check the oil level (with the engine hot) on the dip­
stick frequently. Keep oil level between the FULL and
ADD marks, by adding oil when level is at or below
ADD mark. Do not overfill. Poor performance and pos­
sible engine damage may result if the crankcase is
overfilled. Drain and refill the crankcase very 60 days
or 6000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles
in heavy duty operation involving con­
tinuous stop-
start or prolonged idling, engine oil should
be changed after 2500-3000 miles of operation.
NOTE: When checking or adding oil, be care­
ful to avoid spilling or dropping oil onto the
engine shrouding.
LOWEST RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY OIL ANTICIPATED TEMP. SINGLE VISCOSITY MULTI-VISCOSITY
32° F. SAE-30 SAE-l0W-30
10° F. SAE-l0W SAE-l0W-30
Below -10° F. SAE-5W SAE-5W-20
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COOLING SYSTEM CARE
The engine fan belt should be checked for tightness
at regular intervals. When a new belt is needed use only
the approved premium belt available from your Chev­
rolet dealer. If any other belt is installed, replace with
recommended belt when possible .
Watch the TEMP-PRESS and GEN-FAN indicators on
the instrument panel for signs of overheating.
Air inlet louvers, located in the panel below the rear
window on Corvair models, or in the Corvair Greenbrier
upper rear quarter panels, supply air for engine combus­
tion
and cooling and for the Direct Air Heater. Make
sure the louvers are never sealed or blocked.
BATTERY CARE
Check fluid level frequently. Keep filled with distilled
water to level of split ring in vent tube.

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The time or mileage intervals on the following pages
are intended as a general guide for establishing regular
maintenance and lubrication periods for your Corvair.
Sustained heavy duty or high speed operations or oper­
ation under adverse conditions may necessitate more
frequent servicing. For specific recommendations for con­
ditions under which you use your vehicle, consult your
authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE*
See "Engine Lubrication" in previous pages.
OIL FILTER*
Change the filter element every 6000 miles or every
six months, whichever occurs first.
CRANKCASE VENTILA T10N*
Valve Type (Air Conditioned Models)-Test at every
oil change, replace as required.
Fixed Orifice Type-Check at every oil change,
clean every
12,000 miles.
STEERING GEAR
Every 36,000 miles-Remove filler plug and check
lubricant level. If necessary add water resistant EP
lubricant to bring to level of filler plug hole.
* More often under prolonged dusty driving conditions.

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After the first 6000 miles-have your Chevrolet Dealer
check the tightness of all hose damp connections.
Every 6000 miles-Check sight glass, located under the
hood, after the system has been in operation for
several minutes. Sight glass should be clear. Bubbles
or dirt indicate a leak which should be corrected
immediately by your Chevrolet Dealer.
BRAKE LININGS
Have the brake linings inspected periodically. Fre­
quency of inspection will depend on traffic, terrain
and the driving habits of the driver.
BRAKE
MAIN CYLINDER
Every 6,000 miles-Check fluid level and maintain % II
below opening with G. M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Supreme No. 11.
PARKING BRAKE AND CLUTCH PULLEYS
AND CABLES-CORVAIR
Every 12,000 miles-Lubricate pulleys under dash. Re­
move the tunnel cover under vehicle and lubricate
pulleys and cable bearing points with a water resist­
ant EP Chassis Lubricant. Lubricate gearshift lever
ball
and socket (see page 41 J at the same time.
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FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Clean, repack with high melting point wheel bearing
lubricant, and adjust whenever brake drums are re­
moved. Replace grease seals at the same time.
ENGINE OIL COOLER
Every 12,000 miles (more often under prolonged dusty
driving
conditionsJ-Remove cover and brush or
blowout accumulated dirt.
NOTE: Material usually found in the oil cooler
consists primarily
of twigs, straw, chaff, and
leaves.

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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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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.