1973 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO load capacity

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine add approximately 2.5 quarts U.S.
Measure (2.0 quarts Imperial
Measure) for Turbo Hydra-Matic
350. Operate transmission through
all shift ranges and recheck fluid
level
as described above.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400-Lubri­
cation of your Turbo Hydra-matic
400 will, except for fluid capacity
and filter change listed below,
follow previously stated automatic
transmission recommendations.
After checking transmission fluid
level it
is important that the dip­
stick be pushed all the
way into
the
fill tube.
Changing Fluid-After removing
fluid from the transmission sump
approximately
7lh pints U.S.
Measure (6 pints Imperial Meas­
ure) of fresh fluid will be required to
return level to proper mark in
the dipstick.
Every
24,000 miles the trans­
mission sump filter should be re­
placed.
Transmission Shift Linkage
(Manual and Automatic)
Transmission
Shift and Back·
drive Linkage (Manual and
Automatic) -Every 6,000 miles
or 4 months lubricate shift linkage
and on manual transmission floor
controls lever contacting faces with
water resistant EP chassis lubri­
cant which meets GM Specifica­
tion 6031M .
Chassis
Front Suspension
Every 6,000 miles or 4 months­
Lubricate 4 fittings with water re­
sistant
EP Chassis Lubricant which
meets GM Specification
6031 M.
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Ball jOints should not be lu­
bricated unless their tempera­
ture
is 10°F. or higher. During
colder weather, they should be
allowed to warm up as neces­
sary before
lubrication.
Steering Linkage
Every 6,000 miles or 4 months­
Lubricate 7 fittings, one at each end
of each tie rod , one at each end of
relay rod, and one at idler lever
with water resistant EP Chassis
Lubricant which meets GM Speci­
fication 6031M.
Front Wheel Bearings
Every 24,000 miles -clean and
repack with a high melting point
wheel bearing lubricant.
Use wheel
bearing lubricant GM Part No.
1051344 or equivalent. This
is a
premium high melting point lubri­
cant. When replacement
is neces­
sary specify Delco parts.

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.)

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:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MONTE CARLO TIRE USAGE
ENGINE AND BODY STYLE STANDARD OPTIONAL
All All
G78-15
All "S" and Landau GR70-15
GR70-15 White Stripe
All standard tires are blackwall with whitewall optional. All tires are bias·belted, load range B unless otherwise specified.
Inflation Pressure
The tire inflation pressures
listed on the tire placard have
been selected to provide the best
tire life, riding comfort and han­
dling stability for normal driving
conditions. When inflated at the
highest pressures shown on the
placard, the tires have the load
carrying capacity to operate satis­
factorily at all loads up to and
including the vehicle capacity load
(total pounds) which also
is shown
I!I RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES (PSI COLD) VEHICLE LOAD
UP TO VEHICLE C APACIH UP TO 5 OCCU PANTS 250 185 MAX IMUM
FRONT REAR
xx XX
XX XX
RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE(S) (USE ON LY IN SETS ) LOAD RANGE X XXX(X)XX XXX(X)XX XXIX)XXX BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON VEHICLE HANDLING, DO N O T MIX RADIAL TIRES WITH OTHER TYPE TIRES ON THE SA ME VEHICLE.
VEHICLE CAPACITY BENCH SEAT BUCKET SEAT 6 OCCUPANTS 3 fR ONT 3 REAR· 200 lBS TRUNK LOAD
TOTAL 1100 LBS
5 OCCUPAN TS 2 fR ONT 3 R EA R 200 U1S TRU NK LOA D
TOTAL 950 LBS SEE OWNERS MANUAL fOR ADD ITIONAL INfORMAflON mJ XXXXXXX PRINTED IN USA
Typical Tire Placard Located on The Left Door of Your Car
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those owners who prefer the
ut­
most in comfort, the reduced tire
pressures listed on the placard may
be used when loads of
(5 occu­
pants or less) are carried.
The use of improper tire
infla­
tion pressures can adversely affect
tire life and vehicle
perforrilance:
•
Too little air pressure can result
in excessive tire heat, abnormal
tire wear, adverse vehicle
han­
dling and reduced fuel economy.
• Too much air pressure can re­
sult in abnormal tire wear, ad­
verse vehicle ride and handling,
and increased susceptibility to
damage
by road impacts.
Tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are
"cold" at least
once a month (and preferably
oftener)
or before long trips or
when heavily loaded. The follow­
ing points should be observed
when checking and setting tire
pressures:
<
1. Cold tire pressure ratings are applic­
able when a vehicle has been Inopera­tive for 3 hours or more, or driven less
than 1 mile.
2. Tire inflation pressure may increase as much as 6 pounds per square inch (psi)
when hot (after vehicle has been driven
10 miles or at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour). Do not "bleed" or re­duce pressures when tires are hot from
driving.
3. For continuous high speed operation
(over 75 mph), increase tire inflation
pressure 4 psi above the fecommended
pressures up to a maximum
of 32 psi
cold pressure for load range B tires, or 40 psi for D load range tires. Sustained
speeds above 75 mph are not recom­
mended when the 4 psi adjustment
would require pressures greater than
the above maximum pressures.
4. Always use a tire pressure gauge when
checking pressures as the appearance of a tire can be deceiving. For example,
radial ply tires, in comparison with bias
ply tires at the same pressure, may have
the appearance of being under-Inflated.
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Vehicle Loading-Do not load
your vehicle beyond the vehicle
capacity (total pounds) shown on
the tire placard. This figure
repre­
sents the design capacity of the
vehicle, not merely of the tires.
When towing trailers, the
allow­
able passenger and cargo load
must be reduced by an amount
equal to the trailer tongue load on
the trailer hitch.
(See "Trailer
Hauling" in Section 1 of this man­
ual.) Station wagon loads should
be distributed
as far forward as
possible. Vehicles equipped with
luggage racks do not have a
vehi­
cle load capacity greater than
specified on the tire placard.
Tire Wear and Rotation-Un­
even or abnormal tire wear is
usually the result of incorrect in­
flation pressure, improper wheel
alignment, wheels being
out-of­
balance, or poor driving habits.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Car-Stamped on Vehicle Identification Plate attached at left of instrument panel.
Engine-Stamped on boss on block .
8 -Cylinder-On right side of block at front.
Body-S tamped o n plate attached to cowl panel.
DIMENSIONS
MONTE
CARLO
O ve rall length
2-Door Coupe ...
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211.5"
Width ... ......... ......... ............ . . 77.6"
Wheelbase ............................... 116.0"
BATTERY RATING
350 VB engine equipped vehicles-12 volt, 66 plate, 2900 watts '
454 VB and Heavy Duty-12 volt, 90 plate, 3750 watts'
' Cranking
powe r at O°F.
CAPACITIES
Gasoline Tank (approx.) ....... . B Cylinder
Oil change only ... ... .... .... . Oil and Filter change .......... .
U.S. Measure
22 gal.
4 qt. 5 qt.
Imperial Measure
18% gal.
3% qt. 4% qt.
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Cooling System: ...... 350 v-a
u.s. Measure (qts.) 16*
Imperial Measure (qts.) 13.25*
454 v-a
23*
19.25*
'with air cond o add 1 qt. U.S. meas. (% qt. Imperial meas.)
Thermostat
All engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 195°
Radiator Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 lb.
Air Condit ioning System
Compressor oil (525 vis .) .............. ... .... 11 oz.
Refrigerant-R-12 Four Seasons ........................ 3 lb. 12 oz.
Turbo Hydramatic 350 ........... .......... .. ... ........ . . 400 .. ................... .. ... .... .. .. .
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER:
Imperial U. S. Measure Measure
10.0 qts. 11.0 qts. 8.25 qts. 9.25 qts.
Type ................................... Capacity All ..... ..... ........................ 3 lamp (ll)
Hazard Warning Flasher, All .. , ............... . 4 lamp
TIRE INFORMATION
Complete
tire information will be found on pages 60 through 65.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
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
79
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
Battery ........................... , 66 Brake ............................. 56 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Transmission .... ................... 54 Windshield Washer ................ , 31 Folding Seat Back Latches ............ , 4 Foreign Countries, Operation In ...... .. 13 Four Way Hazard Flasher ....... " .... 41 Front Suspension . ................... , 55 Front Wheel Bearings ................ , 55 Fuel (See Gasoline)
Full Rated Load (See Tires)
Fumes Engine Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 14 Fuses Chart. ......................... .. , 73 Location .................... ...... , 73 Gas Station Information
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