flat tire CHEVROLET CORVAIR 1986 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine level, remove the oil gauge rod (dip stick), wipe it
clean and reinsert it firmly for an accurate reading.
The oil level should be maintained in the safety margin,
neither going above the FULL line nor below the ADD
mark. Reseat the gauge firmly after taking the reading.
DO NOT OVERFilL.
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, supply air for engine combustion and cooling
and for the Direct Air Heater. Make sure the louvers are
never sealed or blocked.
TIRES
The factory installed tires on your car are selected
to provide the best all around tire performance for all
normal operation. When inflated as recommended in
the
tire inflation pressure table they have the load
carrying capacity to operate satisfactorily at all loads
up to and including the specified full rated load, at all
normal highway speeds.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES Pounds per Square I nch (Cool)
MODELS TIRE PLY
1 TO 6 PASSENGERS Standard
Coupe + 200 LBS. LUGGAGE 4-Ply Rating-2 Ply (1100 LBS. LOAD)
1 TO 5 PASSENGERS Monza
Coupe -+ 200 LBS. LUGGAGE 4-Ply Rating-2 Ply (950 LBS. LOAD)
1 TO 5 PASSENGERS Monza Convertible -+ 200 LBS. LUGGAGE 4-Ply Rating-2 Ply (950 LBS. LOAD)
1. Tire inflation pressures
may increase as much as six (6) pounds per square
inch (PSI) when hot. 2. For continuous high speed operation (over 75 MPH) increase tire inflation pressures four (4) pounds per square inch over the recommended pressures up to a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for 4-ply rating tires.
When the 4 psi pressure adjustment for sustained high speed with maximum vehicle load would require inflation pressures above the maximum allowable, speed must be limited to 75 miles per hour.
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STANDARD INFLATION PRESSURE FOR TIRE USAGE ALL LOADS INCLUDING FULL RATED
FRONT REAR
7.00-13-15 28
7.00-13· 15 26
7.00-13· 15 28
3. Cool tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been inoperative for three (3)
hours or more or driven less than one (1) mile. Hot tire inflation pressure:
after vehicle has been driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 mph. 4. Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load limit greater than specified. 5. When towi ng trai lers, the allowable passenger and cargo load must be reduced by an amount equal to the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inflation Pressure-To ensure the proper tire inflation
pressure for your particular requirements,
follow the
recommendations
in the tire inflation pressure table.
Keep tires properly inflated,
and check inflation pres­
sures periodically.
This will assure you of the best tire
life and riding comfort over the full range of driving
conditions.
Corvair Tire Usage-Standard tires for Corvairs are
7.00 x 13 4-ply rating, 2-ply. Optional tires are not
available.
TIRE WEAR
A decrease in driving, cornering and braking trac­
tion occurs under inclement
weather conditions as tires
become worn out. Moreover, worn tires have lessened
resistance to
road hazards. The original equipment tires
on your Corvair incorporate
builtcin tread wear indicators
to assist you
in determining when your tires have been
worn to the point of needing replacement. These indi­
cators
are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves
and will appear as % -inch wide bands when the tire
tread depth becomes 1 /16th of an inch. When the indi­
cators
appear in two or more adjacent grooves, tire
replacement
due to tread wear is recommended.
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Rotation of tire on Corvair vehicles is not recom­
mended. When instcilling new replacement tires and
only two are needed, it is recommended that the new
tires
be placed on the front wheels.
TREAD
STILL GOOD
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TREAD
WORN OUT .... .-