1973 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO coolant capacity
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine and in the radiator at least as fre
quently
as engine oil changes.
NOTE: Do not remove radiator
cap when coolant
is hot and under
pressure.
Level should be at the
"FULL
COLD"
mark on the recovery tank
and at the bottom of the radiator
filler neck when the system
is cold.
During normal warm weather op
eration the coolant should be at
the
"FULL HOT" mark on the re
covery tank.
If the recovery tank is
empty or coolant is below the
"FULL COLD" mark the radiator
level should be checked and cool
ant added to the radiator and re
covery tank
as needed. Use a 50/50
mixture of high-quality ethylene gly
col antifreeze and water for coolant
additions.
If regular additions are
required see your dealer for a cool
ing system check.
NOTE: If recommended quaIily
antifreeze is used, supplemental in
hibitors or additives claiming to
provide increased capability are
not necessary. They may be detri
mental
to the efficient operation of
the system, and represent an un
necessary operating expense.
Every year, the cooling system
should be serviced
as follows:
1 . Wash radiator cap and filler
neck with clean water.
2. Check coolant for proper
level and freeze protection.
3. Pressure test system and radi
ator cap for proper pressure
holding capacity (15 psi).
If
replacement of cap is re
quired, use the special AC
cap designed for coolant re
covery systems, specified for
your car model.
4. Tighten hose clamps and in
spect all hoses. Replace hoses
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whenever swollen, checked or
otherwise deteriorated.
5. Clean frontal area of radiator
core and air conditioning
condenser.
Every two years or
24,000 miles,
whichever first occurs, the cooling
system should be flushed and re
filled using the following recom
mended procedure:
1. Run engine, with radiator cap
removed, until normal operat
ing temperature
is reached
and upper radiator hose
is hot
(indicates thermostat
is open.)
2. Stop engine and open radiator
drain valve to drain coolant.
(To speed this operation, the
drain plugs in the block can
also be removed.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine • Maintain cooling system freeze
protection at
.;...200 F or below
to ensure protection against
corrosion and loss of coolant
from boiling , even though freez
ing temperatures are not
ex
pected.
• Add ethylene glycol base cool
ant that meets GM Specification
1899-M when coolant additions
are required because of coolant
loss or to provide additional
protection against freezing at
temperatures lower than
_200 F
(_320 F in Canada).
NOTE: Alcohol or methanol base
coolants or plain water are not
recommended for your Monte
Carlo at any time.
Radiator Pressure Cap
The radiator cap, a 15 lb. pres
sure type, must be installed tightly,
otherwise coolant may be lost and
damage to engine may result from
overheating. Radiator pressure caps
should be checked periodically for
proper operation.
If replacement is
required specify AC.
Thermostat
The cooling system is protected
and controlled by a thermostat in
stalled in the engine coolant outlet
to maintain a satisfactory operating
temperature of the engine. This
thermostat
is designed for continu
ous use through both winter and
summer and need not be changed
seasonally . When replacement
is
necessary, Delco parts are recom
mended.
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Tires
The factory installed tires on
your car
as shown on the following
Tire Usage chart are designed to
provide the best all around per
formance for normal vehicle op
eration. When inflated
as recom
mended on the tire pressure plac
ard, located on the left door of
your vehicle, they have the load
carrying capacity to operate satis
factorily at all normal highway
speeds.
Tire Care
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:
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Courtesy Lights ........... ........... 73 Cowl Air Inlets ....................... 32 Cruise Master ....................... 21 Deale r Assistance ............. , ...... , 74 Defogger, Rear Window ............... 35 Defroster, Defogger, Windshield ........ 35 Delco Eye On Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66 Dimensions, Vehicle .................. , 71 Dimmer Switch, Headlamp. . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Directional Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Drive Belts, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Driver Seat Adjustment ................... , 4 "Drive" (D) Transmission Range ..... 18 Dusty Conditions, Operating Under
Oil Change Interval. ................ 51 Oil Filter Change Interval.. . . . . . . . . .. 51 Electric Clock ........................ 31 Electrical System Ammeter .......................... 30 Battery ............ ................ 71 Bulbs ............................. 73 Fuses ..... , ....................... 73 Generator Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 27 Emergency, In Case Of. ............... 41 Brake Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Generator Indicator Not Chllrging ... , 27 Hazard Warning· Flasher. ............ 41 Jacking Instructions ................. 44 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery .. 42 Overheated Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 (Temperature Indicator: Hot) Pushing To Start. .................. 41 Towing ............................ 41 Energizer (See Battery) Engine
Cooling
........................... 57 Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 14 Flooded , Starting Procedure ......... , 16 Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 Serial Number. ....... .............. 71 Specifications .............. ..... ... , 71 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Temperature Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27 Engine Oil Capacity.. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. 71 Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Dip Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Filter. ....................... : . . . .. 51 Pressure Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 Recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Ethylene Glycol Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. , 14 Driving With Trunk Open. . . . . . . . . .. 14
Exhaust System
Parked With Engine Running. . . . . . .. 14 Pulling A Trailer .................. , 11
Exhaust System Inspection ........................ , 14
Exterior Finish and Trim Care. . . . . . . .. 49
Fabric Care .... " .................... 46 Fan
Belt. .............................. 53 Ventilating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 Filters OiL ........... ....... , .. ......... , 51 Finish Care Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 First Few Hundred Miles of Driving........... ............. .. .. 2
First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
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Flame Arrestor ..... ........ ......... , 53 Flammable Cleaning Solvents. . . . . . . . .. 46 Flashers
Hazard Warning .................... 41 Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Flooded Engine, Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 Floor Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Fluid Levels
Battery ...................... ..... , 66 Brake Master Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Engine Oil. ........................ 51 Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 Rear Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Fluid Recommendations
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Full Rated Load (See Tires)
Fumes Engine Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 14 Fuses Chart. ......................... .. , 73 Location .................... ...... , 73 Gas Station Information
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