1973 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO service

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Underinftation, incorrect toe or
camber and fast cornering produce
different types of abnormal wear
which
can be diagnosed by your
dealer.
The original equipment tires in­
corporate built-in tread wear indi­
cators to assist you in determining
when your tires have been worn
to the point of needing replace­
ment. These indicators appear
as
V2 inch wide bands when tire
tread depth
is 1/16 inch or less. When
the indicators appear in two
or more adjacent grooves, tire re­
placement due to tread wear
is
recommended.
To equalize wear, it is recom­
mended that the tires be rotated
every
6,000 miles (or sooner if ir­
regular wear develops)
as indi­
cated in either diagram below.
Upon rotation, tire pressures must
be adjusted in accordance with the
recommendations
on the tire infla­
tion placard.
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NOTE: It is recommended that
disc brake pads be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
Tire Damage and Repair-Tires
with cuts, splits or cracks deep
enough to expose the fabric, should
be removed from service. Bulges
usually indicate internal damage,
and the tire should be removed.
Tires with questionable damage
should be removed from the wheel
and examined by an expert.
If an air loss occurs while driv­
ing, do not attempt to drive on the
deflated tire more than
is neces­
sary to stop safely. Driving even a
short distance
can damage a tire
beyond repair.
Temporary repairs, such as
"blowout" patches or any repair
made from the outside of the tire
should not be made except in emer-

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to those removed in diameter, rim
width and off-set.
Warranty
Tires are warranted by the tire
manufacturers
as covered in · the
New Vehicle Warranty and
Policy
on Owner Service folder furnished
with your vehicle. However, for
the added convenience of own­
ers, many Chevrolet dealers are
equipped to handle tire warranty
adjustments on certain makes of
tires provided on 1973 Chevrolet
cars.
Tire Traction
A decrease in driving, corner­
ing, and braking traction occurs
when water, snow, ice, gravel,
or
other material is on the road sur- face.
Driving practices and
car
speed should be adjusted to the
road conditions.
When driving on wet
or slushy
roads, it
is possible for a wedge of
water to build up between the tire
and road surface. This phenome­
non, known as hydroplaning, may
cause partial
or complete loss of
traction, which adversely affects
vehicle control and stopping abil­
ity.
To reduce the possibility of
traction loss, the following precau­
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms
or when roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing
water
or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear
indicators are visible.
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4. Keep tires properly inflated.
For temporary assistance when
traction
is lost on ice or snow, the
use of
AC Liquid Tire Chain is
recommended.
Underbody Maintenance
The effects of salt and other
corrosive materials used for ice
and snow removal and dust con­
trol can result in accelerated rust­
ing and deterioration of under­
body components such
as brake
and fuel lines, frame, underbody
floor pan, exhaust system, brack­
ets, parking brake cables. These
corrosive effects, however,
can be
reduced by periodic flushing of the
underbody with plain water.
In
geographic areas having a heavy
concentration of such corrosive
materials, it
is recommended that

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spected and flushed at least once
each year, preferably after a win­
ter's exposure. Particular attention
should be given to cleaning out
underbody members where dirt
and other foreign materials may
have collected.
If desired, your Chevrolet deal­
er can perform this service for you.
In addition, he can provide recom­
mendations on undercoating ma-terials
which will help protect
your
vehicle from corrosion.
Battery Care (Energizer)
Check fluid level monthly utiliz­
ing the level indicator 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine the complete underbody be in­
spected and flushed at least once
each year, preferably after a win­
ter's exposure. Particular attention
should be given to cleaning out
underbody members where dirt
and other foreign materials may
have collected.
If desired, your Chevrolet deal­
er can perform this service for you.
In addition, he can provide recom­
mendations on undercoating ma-terials
which will help protect
your
vehicle from corrosion.
Battery Care (Energizer)
Check fluid level monthly utiliz­
ing the level indicator 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine as a screwdriver handle or pliers. Replace the oir cleaner and attempt to start the engine in the normal manner. (E) If the car will start but stalls when hot or has a rough idle, you can suspect a faulty IDLE ADJUSTMENT, a malfunctioning AUTOMATIC CHOKE or an extremely dirty and blocked AIR CLEANER ELEMENT. Replace paper element air cleaner if necessary. Idle adjustment or automatic choke service (other than that outlined in paragraph 0 above) should be performed by your Chevrolet
Dealer. If the above Fuel System checks and the checks suggested under
the Electrical System following do not correct the malfunction, it is recommended that you turn to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer
for further checks, adjustments or repairs. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If when the ignition key is turned to "Start", the engine will not turn' over, yOu have good reason to suspect electrical trouble. NOTE: Never'remove Delcotron bat lead without first disconnecting battery ground cable. IF) When there is no response at all to attempts to start the car,
check the obvious-your AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER must be in Neutral or Park position (manual transmission
must have clutch depressed all the way to floor) before the engine
can be starfed. Turning the IGNITION SWITCH rapidly back and forth several times will sometimes correct a poor internal switch
contact.
(GI The BATTERY may be discharged. If so, lights will be dim and the horn will have a poor tone if it will blow at all.
Usually a garage recharge will be necessary to return the battery to operation. Occasionally, however, a long drive will recharge the battery. . , •
NOTE: If the baHery is determined to be dead, and for no apparent reason, have your :Aflthori~ed Chevrolet Dealer check the baHery, the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR.
GENERATOR trouble shqiJld already have been indicated by
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the generator indicator light on the instrument panel.
POOR BATTERY CONNECTIONS may be suspected if the car has operated properly a short time before and now not even the horn will operate. Check both ends of both battery cables. If the con­nections are corroded, a car may sometimes be restored to opera­tion by removing all cable ends, scraping all contacting surfaces
clean with a pen knife, and reassembling. If the cables are broken,
they must be replaced. The power supply should now be restored unless-the battery is dead.
(HI If, however, the lights and horn work properly but the starter will still not turn over, check the STARTER connections. A "click" from the starter solenoid indicates that the wiring to the starter is properly installed. If the wiring seems to be clean and tightly in­stalled, the trouble is probably in the starter itself and should be referred to your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
When the engine will "turn over" but will not start, the following
items may be checked along with the Fuel Systems Checks listed previously.
(II With a clean dry cloth wipe the ce-amic portions of the spark plugs dry. In particularly damp or rainy weather dampness may be the cause of not starting, espe­
cially when the engine is cold.
(JI Check the cables at the top
of the distributor and coil as well as each spark plug cable for
tightness.
(KI If the car will still not start,
check for spark at the spark plugs in the following manner: Pull one of the spark plug
wires off its spark plug. Insert a
short piece of bare wire (such as Distributor and Coli Cables

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OWNER
ASSISTANCE
The satisfaction and goodwill of
the owners of Chevrolet products
are of primary concern to your
dealer and the Chevrolet Motor
Division. Normally, any problems
that arise in connection with the
sales transaction
or the operation
of your car will be handled by your
dealer's
Sales or Service Depart­
ments.
It is recognized, however,
that despite the best intentions of
everyone concerned, misunder­
standings will sometimes occur. If
you have a problem that has not
been handled to your satisfaction
through normal channels,
we sug­
gest that you take the following
steps:
STEP ONE-Discuss your prob­
lem with a member of dealer­
ship management. Frequently,
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complaints are the result of a
breakdown in communications and
can quickly be resolved by a mem­
ber of the dealership management.
If the problem already has been re­
viewed with the
Sales Manager or
Service Manager, contact the
Dealer himself or the General
Manager.
STEP TWO-Contact the Chev­
rolet
Zone Office closest to you
listed on the following pages
(or in
Canada contact the
General Motors
Zone Office).
When it appears that your problem
cannot be readily resolved
by the
dealership without additional
as­
sistance, the matter should be
called to the attention of the Zone's
Customer
Services Department and

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vided:
• Your name, address, telephone
number
• Vehicle Identification number*
• Dealer's name and location
• Vehicle's delivery date and
mileage
• Nature of problem
STEP THREE -Contact the
Customer Services Manager,
Chevrolet Central Office, Chev­
rolet Motor Division, Detroit, Michigan
48202 (313-556-5219)
(or in Canada contact the
Owner Relations
Supervisor,
General Motors of Canada
Limited, Oshawa, Ontario 416-
644-6624).
If after an additional
review of all facts involved he feels
that some further action can be
taken, he will so instruct the Zone.
In any case, your letter will be
acknowledged providing Chevro­
let's position in the matter.
When contacting the Zone
or
Central Office, please bear in mind that
ultimately your problem likely
will be resolved in the dealership,
utilizing the dealer's facilities,
equipment and personnel. It is sug­
gested, therefore, that you follow
the above steps in sequence when
pursuing a problem.
Your purchase of a Chevrolet
product
is greatly appreciated by
both your dealer and Chevrolet
Motor Division. It
is our sincere
desire to assist you in any way pos­
sible to assure your complete sati
s­
faction with your vehicle.
* A vaiIable from vehicle registration , title
or plate attached to left top of instrument panel and visible through
the windshield.
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