Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Driving with the Chevrolet Automatic Transmissions
The Turbo Hydra-matic 350
and 400 are completely automatic
transmissions which replace the
standard clutch and transmission.
After starting the engine with the
selector lever in N (Neutral) or
P (Park) position, select the range
desired (see table) and depress
the accelerator. A gradual start
with a steady increase in accelera
tor pressure will result in best pos
sible fuel economy. Rapid acceler
ation for fast starts will result
in
greater fuel consumption.
Automatic transmission shift
quadrants of
all GM cars continue
the uniform sequence of selector
positions. This particularly bene
fits multicar families and those who
occasionally drive other cars.
Shift indicators are arranged with
"Park" position at one end, fol
lowed
in sequence by "Reverse",
"Neutral"
and the forward driv
ing ranges. All automatic trans
missions are equipped with a
starter safety switch designed to
permit starting the engine only
when the transmission selector
is
in the "Park" or "Neutral" posi
tion. For additional engine brak
ing effect,
as sometimes needed in
mountainous driving, place the
transmission in an intermediate
or
low range.
Column Shift Lever
The heavy line in the illustra
tions indicates the movement of
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the shift lever as it is lifted to
shift into Reverse
or Low on the
Turbo Hydra-Matic
350 and 400
and into or out of Park position.
Floor Console Shift Lever
The floor console shift lever
may be moved freely between Neu-
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SE oils and quality oil filters. Oil
change intervals longer than those
listed above will seriously reduce
engine life and may affect Chevro
let's obligation under the provisions
of the New Vehicle Warranty.
A high quality
SE oil was in
stalled in your engine at the factory.
It is not necessary to change this
facory-installed oil prior
to the rec
ommended normal change period.
However, check the oil level more
NOTE: Non-detergent and other
low quality oils are specifically not
recommended.
Only the use of SE
engine oils and proper oil and filter
change intervals assure you of con
tinued proper lubrication of your
Chevrolet engine.
frequently during the break-in pe
riod since higher oil consumption
is normal until the piston rings be
come seated.
Recommended Viscosity
Select the proper viscosity from the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER
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-30 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE, OF.
NOTE: SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is recommended for all seasons in
vehicles normally operated in Canada.
SAE 5W-20 oils are not recom
mended for sustained high-speed driving.
SAE 30 oils may be used at temperatures above 40oP.
The proper oil viscosity helps
assure good cold and hot starting.
NOTE: The oil gauge rod is also
marked,
"Use SE Engine Oil" as
a reminder to use only SE oils.
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Checking Oil Level
The engine oil should be main
tained at proper level. The best
time to check it
is before operating
the engine or
as the last step in
a fuel stop. This will allow the
oil accumulation in the engine to
