1960 CHEVROLET CORVAIR service

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Your 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is a completely new automobile, both in
concept and in design. It will fit into your plans as a second car, an only car,
an "errand" car, a "transportation" car or a car for vacation and travel. It
combines "small" car size and economy with "big" American car performance
and comfort. We at Chevrolet know you will enjoy owning and operating your
Corvair for years to come.
Your Chevrolet dealer is well trained and equipped to inspect and service
your Corvair and keep it ready to provide new car service and performance.
Have him inspect and service your car at regular intervals.
The
information and suggestions found in this own.er's manual can help you
enjoy to the fullest, all of the advantages and features built into your Corvair.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing
Chevrolet-and to assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure
and satisfaction.

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Operating Instructions 2
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Controls .
........... '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8
Cleaning Hints
.............................................. 14
Maintenance and lubrication .................................. 16
Service Accessories ............. ............................. 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27
Index ..................................................... 30
Owner Protect ion Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
All inform!'tion contained in this booklet is bosed on the latest product information available at the
lime of printing. The right ;s reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
PART NO. 6257133 • SECOND EDITION

LIGHT SWITCH
LEFT TURN
INDICATOR BRIGHT BEAM INDICATOR RIGHT
TURN
INDICATOR
INSTRUMENTS
RADIO SPEAKER GLOVE BOX
LOCK
~~"-fHIf--RADIO
~~~~~~~&J CONTROLS
U:a~II---HEATER CONTROLS
INDICATOR REMAIN­ING LlGHT~D DURING NORMAL OPERATION
TEMP-PRESS Indicator
PROBABLE CAUSE
Low Oil Pressure
Excessive Engi ne Oil Tem p.
GEN-FAN Indicator Generator Not Charging
Fan Not Operating
IMPORTANT:
ITEMS TO BE CHECKED
Engine Oil Level
Oil Level and Fan Belt
Generator
Fan Belt
If either of the indicators light during normal operation, STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY and turn off ignition. Check for a broken or slipping fan belt or low engine oil level. NEVER DRIVE CAR UNTIL BROKEN FAN BELT IS
REPLACED. Never drive car when "Temp-Press" indicator i s lighted. Car can be driven at slow speeds if only "Gen­Fan" indicator is I ighted and fan belt is not broken, however, generator must be checked and serviced as soon as possi ble.
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ure up to U. S. standards, it is desirable to' obtain
detailed information as to availability of fuels in a given
area and service and adjustments n~cessary to adapt
your car to the fuels available. Such information may be
obtained by writing:
General Motors Overseas Operations
Service Department, Room 9-164
General Motors Building
Detroit 2, Michigan
Include with your request the area to which you
plan to take your car and the vehicle type and serial
number.
COOLING SYSTEM CARE
The Corvair engine, being an air cooled engine, is
entirely dependent on the fan belt and blower to supply
sufficient volume of air for cooling purposes. The engine
fan belt should be checked for tightness at regular
intervals and replaced when necessary. Watch the
"Temp-Press" and "Gen-Fan" indicator lights on the
instrument panel for signs of engine overheating.
OIiIOJl~ll!I[olrolin! ...... ~'-~ ............ ,'.,./ .. / ... A/

TIRE CARE
Your new Chevrolet Corvair is designed to operate
most efficiently with the inflation pressure shown in the
following table. Nothing will be gained by exceeding
pressure shown, whereas, excessive pressures can ad­
versely affect riding comfort and quietness. Under infla­
tion affects vehicle handling and tire life. Over-steer
problems may also be encountered with incorrect pres­
sures. Maintain the recommended inflation pressures at
all times.
All four wheels of your Corvair have been static-balanced for best performance and tire life. Wheels should be rebal­anced after tire service or replacement.
FRONT AND REAR PRESSURE DIFFERENCE IS IMPORTANT
TO VEHICLE HANDLING.
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Inspection and Repair
Inspect every 1000 miles for puncturing objects in
the tires. If any are found, do not attempt removal until
you are in a position to change the tire or have it
repaired. Also, check regularly that the wheel rim has
sustained
no damage which could affect the air seal.
Jacking the Car
The scissors type jack, its adapter and ratchet han­
dle are stowed under the spare tire. One end of the
ad~pter is a wrench which fits over the wheel nuts and
the hex connection on the jack. The other end fits into
the non-adjustable ratchet wrench. One side of the wrench
faces the car for raising the car or tightening the wheel
nuts. Turn the wrench over so that the opposite side faces
ADAPTER
JACK
WRENCH SPARE TIRE AND JACK STOWAGE

*Add only G. M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid Super No. 11. +Never use any windshield solvent or anti-freeze containing Methanol. tService every 1000 miles during extremely dusty operation
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Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer carries a com­
plete stock of Chevrolet Service Accessories, especially
developed for use in keeping your Corvair, or any
Chevrolet, looking and feeling like new for years to come.
Many of these accessories are available for "do-it­
yourself" work on your Corvair, or, if you desire, your
Chevrolet Dealer has many cleaning and polishing serv­
ices
to offer.
EXTERIOR CAR CARE
All cleaners, polishes and tor removers in the fol­
lowing list have been especially compounded for use on
Chevrolet Magic Mirror Acrylic Finishes.
*
lustur Seal
* Porcelainize
Triple
Action Polish
Liquid Gloze
Tor and Road Oil Remover
Chrome
Polish
Chrome Gard
White Wall Tire Cleaner
Angora Washing Mitt
Polishing Cloth
Touch -up Paint in
Chevrolet Colors
* Undercoating
*-Dealer Applied.
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SERVICE ACCESSORIES
INTERIOR CAR CARE
Use the following accessories to keep the interior of
the car in new cor condition.
Kar-K)een
Cleaner
Spot Remover
leather Cleaner
MISCELLAN EOUS
Designed to assure proper operation of various
components
of your Corvair, the following accessories
will help to rid your car of all annoying squeaks and
rattles.
No. 988299 Windshield Washer Anti-freeze and
Solvent
Door Ease Stick lubricant
Spray-a-squeak Silicone Lubricant
Lock Ease Lubricant
Ruglyde Rubber Lubricant
and Cleaner
Seal zit Gloss Cleaner
Penetrating Oil, Dripless
Lubriplate

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Light Control Knob ........................ 8
locks ................................... 11
lubrication Diagram .. ....... . .......... .. . 26
lubrication & Maintenance Guide ............ 24-25
luggage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Maintenance and Lubrication ....... ......... 16
Octane Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Oil Filter ................................ 20
Owner Protection Policy ............ '. . . . . . . .. 30
Parking Brake
Operation ............................ 9
Service .
............................. 23
Polishing Your Corvair ...................... 14
Pushing to Start
Three-Speed ................. ......... 4
Powerglide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Radio
............. ..................... 10
Rear Axle .................. ............. 22
Rear Seat-Folding ....................... .
Rocking
Car-Powerglide . .................. .
Seats
12
6
Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12
Rea r Seat-Folding ..................... 1 2
Service Accessories
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Serv ice Brakes ........................... .
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Serial and Unit Numbers . . , ............... " 28
Spare Tire ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Speedometer ... .. ........ .......... ...... 6
Starting the Engine . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
Steering Linkage ............. ;............ 20
Steering Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Switching Tires ........................... 19
Temp-Press-Indicator ........ ............... 6-7
Tire Care ............................... 18
Tire Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Towing-Powerglide ....................... 6
Transmission
Three-Speed
Operation ................... ...... 4
Service ........................... 22
Powerglide
Operation .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-6
Service .............. ............. 22
Turn Signal .............................. 8
Universal Joints ........................... 21
Warm-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Washing your Corvair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
White Sidewall Tires .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9