1973 CHEVROLET CAMARO fuel pressure

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The instruments, gauges and in­
dicator lights conveniently grouped
in the instrument cluster are de­
signed to tell you at a glance many
important things about the per­
formance of your car. The follow­
ing information will enable you to
more quickly understand and prop­
erly interpret these instruments .
Fuel Gauge
This electrically operated gauge
registers correctly when the igni­
tion switch
is in the "on" position.
When the ignition switch
is turned
SRAKE WARNING UGHT
"off", the needle will not necessar­
ily return to the empty mark but
may stop at any point on the dial.
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Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This light will be on when the
ignition switch
is turned on and
should
go out after the engine is
started. Occasionally the light may
be seen to flicker momentarily, but
this will do no harm. However, if
the light remains on during normal
driving speeds the engine should be
stopped until the cause of the trou­
ble can be located and corrected.
Driving the car with low oil pres­
sure can cause serious engine
damage.
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to minimize emissions
or hydro­
carbons and particulates.
If un­
leaded or low-lead gasolines are
not available, gasolines containing
more than
0.5 grams per gallon
may be used.
In states using the Gasoline
Performance and Information
Sys­
tem of fuel designation, unleaded
or low-lead fuels having an anti­
knock designation of
"2" or higher
are recommended.
Gas Cap-The fuel tank filler cap
has a new two-step removal and
installation procedure plus a pres­
sure-vacuum safety relief valve. It
is equipped with a double set of
locking tangs.
To remove:
• Rotate cap one-half turn coun­
terclockwise to clear the first set
of tangs from the slots inside the
filler neck. This will allow any
residual pressure to escape.
• Pull the cap outward and rotate
one-quarter turn counterclock­
wise to clear second set of tangs
and remove the cap.
• To install, reverse this procedure.
NOTE: If this cap requires a re­
placement, only a cap with these
same features should be used. Fail­
ure
to use the correct cap can re­
sult in a serious malfunction of the
system. Correct replacement caps
may be obtained from your Au­
thorized Chevrolet Dealer.
Engine Oil and Filter
Recommendations
• Use only SE engine oil.
• Change oil each 4 months or
6,000 miles. If more than 6,000
miles are driven in a 4-month
period, change oil each
6,000
miles.
46
• Change oil each 2 months or
3,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, under
th~ following con­
ditions:
- driving in dusty conditions,
- trailer pulling,
- extensive idling,
- short-trip operation at freez-
ing temperatures (engine not
thoroughly warmed-up).
• Operation in dust storms may
require an immediate oil change.
• Replace the oil filter at the first
oil change, and every second oil
change thereafter. AC oil filters
provide excellent engine pro­
tection.
See your Chevrolet dealer for ad­
vice on the frequency of oil and
filter changes under unusual driv­
ing conditions.
The above recommendations ap­
ply to the first change
as well as
subsequent oil changes. The oil
change interval for your Camaro

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Tires should be checked regu­
larly for proper inflation pressure,
wear, and damage. The following
information will assist you in prop­
erly caring for your tires:
Inflation
Pressure-The tire in­
flation pressures listed on the tire
placard have been selected to pro­
vide the best tire life, riding com­
fort and handling stability for nor­
mal driving conditions. When in­
flated at the highest pressures
shown
on the placard, the tires
have the load carrying capacity to
operate satisfactorily at all loads
up to and including the vehicle
capacity load (total pounds)
which also
is shown on the plac­
ard.
In addition, for those owners
who prefer the utmost
in com­
fort , the reduced tire pressures
listed on the placard may be used
when loads of 4 occupants or less
are carried.
II RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES . (PSI COlD) VEHICLE LOAD
FRONT REAR
UP TO VEHICLE C"',"'CITY
RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE(S) (USE ONLY IN SETS) LOAD RANGE
BECAUSE OF POSSI&lE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON VEHICLE HANDliNG, DO NOT MIX RADIAL TIRES WITH OTHER TYPE TIRES ON THE SAME VEHICLE.
VEHICLE CAPACITY BUCKET SEAT ~ OCCU,""NTS 2 fRONT -2 RE .... 200 lIS TRUNK lO ... D
TOTAL 800 lIS
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Typical Tire Placard Located On The Left Door Of Your Car
The use of improper tire infla­
tion pressures can adversely affect
tire life and vehicle performance:
• Too little air pressure can result
in excessive tire heat, abnormal
56 tire
wear, adverse handling and
reduced fuel economy.
• Too much air pressure can re­
sult in abnormal tire wear, ad­
verse vehicle ride and handling,

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Defogger, Rear Window ............ ... 30 Defroster, Defogger, Windshield .... .... 29 Delco Eye On Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Dimensions, Vehicle ................... 66 Dimmer Switch , Headlamp ............ 21 Directional Signals.. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. 17 Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Drive Belts, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Driver Seat Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 "Drive" (D) Transmission Range. . . . . 15 Dusty Conditions, Operating Under Oil Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Oil Filter Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Electric Clock.. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . .. .. 27 Electrical System Ammeter ................ .......... 26 Battery ......................... ... 61 Bulbs ..................... ........ 69 Fuses ................... .......... 69 Generator Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 24 Emergency, In Case Of ...... , . ........ 36 Brake Warning Light ................ 24 Generator Indicator Not Charging. . .. 22 Hazard Warning Flasher ............. 36 Jacking To Change Wheels ........... 39 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery.. 37 Overheated Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 (Temperature Indicator: Hot) Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37 Energizer (See Battery)
Engine Cooling
........................... 53
Exhaust Gas Caution .......... ...... 12 Flooded, Starting Procedure .......... 14
Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Serial Number.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... 66
Specifications ....................... 66 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Temperature Light .................. 24
Engine Oil
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 66
Change Interval ................... , 46 Dip Stick .......................... 47 Filter ................. , ........... , 46
Pressure Indicator ................. , 23 Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46
Ethylene Glycol Coolant. ............. , 53 Exhaust Gas Caution ...... ............ 12
Driving With Trunk Open ........... 12 Parked With Engine Running. . . . . . .. 12 Pulling A Trailer ............... .. . , 10 Exterior Finish and Trim Care. . . . . . . .. 43
Fabric Care . ........ ................ , 41 Fan Belt .......... ..................... 48
Ventilating ......................... 27 Filters OiL ............................... 46
Finish Care, Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
First Few Hundred Miles of Driving ........................ .... 2
First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Flame Arrestor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Flammable Cleaning Solvents .......... 41 Flashers Hazard Warning .................... 36 Turn Signal. . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 17 Flooded Engine, Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Floor Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20
Fluid Levels
Battery
............... ............. 61 Brake Master Cylinder ............. , 51 Engine Oil. . . .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. 48
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Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Radiator .................. , ........ 55 Rear Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Transmission ................ . .. . , .. 49
Fluid Recommendations
Battery
.......................... .. 61 Brake ................... .......... 51 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Radiator ............ , ........... , .. 55
Transmission .......... ............. 49
Windshield Washer ...... ........... 27 Fogging, With Air Conditioner. . . . . . . .. 32
Folding Seat Back Latches ........... " 4
Foreign Countries, Operation In ........ 11 Four Way Hazard Flasher. . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Front Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Front Wheel Bearings ................. 51 Fuel (See Gasoline) Full Rated Load (See Tires)
Fumes Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 12
Gasoline ........ ... ................ 12
Fuses
Chart ............................. 69 Location ........................... 68 Gas Station Information
Inside Back Cover Gasoline (See Also Fuel) Do Not Use For Cleaning ........... 41 Filler Cap Location ................ IBC
Fumes ...................... ....... 12
Gauge .......... ......... .......... 23 Low-Lead .......... ................ 45
Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45
Gauge, Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 GearshiftLever .................... '" 17 Generator Indicator Light ("AMP") .................... ...... 24

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Hazard VVarning Flasher .............. , 36 Headlamp High Beam Dimmer Switch .......... 21 High Beam Indicator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Light and Instrument Panel Switch ........................... 25 Heater Operation ..................... 22 High Speed Operation
During Break-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tires .............................. 55 Hitches, Trailer. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Hood Latch Maintenance .................. 52 Release ....................... .... IBC
Horn .... " .......................... 19 "HOT" Light (See Engine
Temperature Light)
Hub Caps, Replacing .................. 39 Hydroplaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 59 Identificat ion Numbers
~~J~~: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :: ~~ Vehicle .......... .................. 66 Ignition
Keys ............................. 3,13 Lock ... ........................... 13 In Case Of Emergency ................ , 36 Indicator Lights
Brake ............................. 24 Electrical Charging (Generator) ...... , 24 Engine Temperature ............. .. .. 24 Oil Pressure ....................... , 23 Infant Restraining Methods. . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Infant Safety Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Intlation Pressure, Tires ................ 56 Inlets, Ventilation System .............. 28
Inside Rearview Mirror .......... , . .. .. 5 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Interior Appearance Care .............. 41 Jack
Operation .......................... 40 Storage ...... ......... ......... .... 40 Jump Starting VVith Booster Battery. . . .. 3 7 Key Buzzer System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Keys ....... '.............. ..... ...... 3 Knocking Engine (See Fuel)
Recommendations)
Lacquer, Acrylic Care
................. 43 Lan e Changer and Turn Signal. . . . . . . .. 17 Lap and Shoulder Belts ............... . 5 , 7 Latches Door.................. ............ 4 Folding Seat Ba ck ...... . ; . . . . . . . . .. 4 Hood . ........................... . IBC
Lighter, Cigarette ................. .... 27 Lights ............................. 22, 69 Backup .. ...... .................... 69 Brake VVarning ... .................. 24 Bright Beam Indicator. .............. 25 Bright Beam Switch ................. 21 Bulb Chart ....... ............ ...... 69 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Engine Temperature Indicator ........ 24 Generator Indicator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Hazard Flasher .............. ; . . . . .. 36 H eadlamp Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . . . 69 Headlamps .......... ............... 69 Oil Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Sidemarker ... .............. ...... , 69 Switch ............................ . 25
Tail and Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Turn Signal Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Lining, Brake ........................ 21 Liquid Tire Chain ............ ...... " 60
Load , Full Rated (See Tires)
Locks
Door.............................. 4 Glove Box ....................... " 22 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Steering Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 "Low" (L) Transmission Range ........ 16 Lubrication Oils ....................... ........ 46
Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Luggage Compartment , Driving VVhile Open ......... ............. " 12 Luggage Or Cargo Caution . . . . . . . . . . .. 12 Maintenance
Appearance Care ................. " 41 Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Manual Transmission ............... " 17 Master Cylinder , Brake .... , . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Metal Cleaners ... .. .... ............ " 43 Methods Of Re straining Children ..... .. 9 Mirrors, Rear View Inside, Adjustment Up or Down .... " 5 Inside, Day/Night.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mountainous Terrain
Driving Down Grades ...... ... .... " 17 Transmission Fluid Change IntervaL.. 49 "Neutral" (N) Transmi ssion Range ..... 16 New Car Break-In .................. " 2 Oil Additives ........................ " 48 Change Interval, Engine ........... " 46 Checking Engine Oil Level. ........ " 47 Engine .......................... .. 46
Filter .................... .......... 46
Pressure Indicator Light/Gauge ..... " 23

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Air Vents .......................... 28 Overheated Engine
Indicator Light. ............. : . . . . .. 24 What To Do ....................... 24 Overseas Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Owner Assistance ..................... 70 Paint Care ........ ............... ....... 43 Touch Up ......... ................ 43 Parking Brake ............................. 20 Brake Check . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 20 Lights ........... .................. 69 "Park" (P) Transmission Position ... .. 16 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Polishing And Waxing ................. 43 Positive Traction Differential. . . . . . . . . .. 35 Power Brakes ........ .................... 20 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Pressure, Tire Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Radiator
Coolant ........................... 55 Coolant Level Inspection. . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating.. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .... 39 Pressure Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Radio
AM/FM ......... .. .. .............. 33 Antenna ..................•.. ...... 33 Tape System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Raising Car With Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40
Rear
Axle .............................. 48 Speaker ................... ...... .. 34 Window Defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Registration, Vehicle Engine Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Vehicle Identification Number ........ 66 Release, Hood ....................... IBC
Replacement Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 Replacement Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 59 Restarting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 14 Restraints
Child ........... . ........ .......... 9
Lap Belts .... ...................... 5
Methods Of Restraining Children. .. . . 9 Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Retractors, Lap Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
"Reverse " (R) Transmission Range ..... 16 Roof Care, Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 Rotation, Tire.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Safet y Belts (Seat Belts).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Carrier, Infant.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat , Child ....................... " 9
Schedule .
Break-In... .. . ... ..
... ...... . .. .. .. 2
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 45 Seat Adjustment, Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Back Latch, Folding Front. . . . . . . . . .. 4
Child
Safety.. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 Seat Belts
Buzzer Light Reminder. ... .. .. .. .... 6
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Inspection and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lap
............... ................ 5
Retractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 Shoulder........................... 7
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Self-Adjusting Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Service and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . ... 45 Shift Linkage Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Operation (See Transmission) .. : . . . .. 15 Shoulder Belts Adjustment . . . .. . . . . . . . . 7 Side Marker Lights. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 69 Signals, Turn ......................... 17 Solvents , Recommended Cleaning ....... 41 Sound Systems (See Radio) Space Saver Tire ........ .. ; ......... .. 60 Spare Tire
Jacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Spark Knock (See Fuel
Recommendations)
Speaker, Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Specifications Body.:: .. ......................... 66 CapacIties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Engine ................ ........ .... 66 Filters ............................. 46 Fuses .......................... ; .. 69 General ....... .................... 66 Light Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Lubricants . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . .. .. 46
Speedometer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Spot Cleaning ........................ 41 Stainless Steel Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Stains, Removal of ........ ............ 41 Starter Interlock. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Safety Switch.. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .... 14 Starting
Automatic Transmission Cars. . . . . . .. 13 Emergency ......................... 37 Manual Transmission Cars ........... 14

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Section for Further
Details. GAS STATION INFORMATION
Gas Cap -Located behind the
license plate on all models.
See gas
cap removal procedure in
"Service
and Maintenance " Section (see
page
46).
Gasoline Recommendation -
Use an unleaded or low-lead fuel
of approximately
91 Research Oc­
tane Number or higher as com­
monly sold in the
U.S. and Canada.
Hood Release
Move hood release in grille to
right of vehicle to open the coun­
ter-balanced hood.
If the hood
must be slammed to insure closing,
it
is in need of adjustment.
Engine Oil Dipstick-Located on
the right
or left side of engine
block depending on engine model.
Check oil level
as the last operation
in a fuel stop.
Maintain between "ADD" and
"FULL" marks on dipstick.
Engine Oil Recommendation­
Use only high quality SE oils. See
page 47 for oil viscosity chart.
Tire Inflation Pressures-Check
at least monthly. Keep inflated to
pressures shown on tire placard af­
fixed to left front door of your
vehicle.
Windshield Washer-Check res­
ervoir fluid level regularly.
Use a
washer fluid, such
as GM Opti­
kleen.
Energizer (batterY)-Check fluid
level monthly utilizing the level in­
dicator cap marked
"Delco Eye." If
the transparent eye within the cap
glows, fluid level
is low. Add only
colorless, odorless drinking water
or distilled water to bring level to
split ring in filler opening.
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