1974 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil level

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tightness.
(K) If the co r will still not sta rt, 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 a bobby pin) between the rubber
cup
at the end of the spark plug
wire
and the tubular metal con­nector inside of it. If the spark
plug wire is wet or oily, wipe it Checking Spark
dry. Wrap a dry handkerchief or facial tissue, folded several
thicknesses, around the wire at least three inches back from the
end and grasp the wire at this point. Hold the bare wire about 1f ..
inch from the bare tip of the spark plug from which you removed the
wire. When the engine is "turned over" a spark should jump across
the
~ inch space, indicating ample current supply. If no spark
jumps, the difficulty
is probably caused by a defective ignition part
and should be corrected by your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer.
COOLING SYSTEM
When the car will run but evidences serious overheating on the
temperature gauge in the instrument panel, there are several items
which may be checked.
(L) Engine overheating will occur whim the OIL LEVEL falls danger­ously low. Check the oil level as a matter of course.
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(M) Low COOLANT LEVEL will, of co~rse, cause engine over­
heating. Determine the cause of the low coolant level and have
it corrected if necessary.
(N) Check the RADIATOR CORE. Clean it if it is plugged with
bugs, leaves or other foreign material.
(0) Condition of the FAN BELT is very impartant, not only for en­gine cooling but also for proper generator operation. Check the
condition of the belt. Replace it if it is worn or frayed. Loosen the generator toward the engine to remove and replace the belt. Tighten the belt, whether new or old, by loosening the generator bolts, prying with a bar on the generator until the belt is ten­sioned properly, then retighten
the generator bolts.
(P) Another cause of engine
overheating may be an inopera­
tive COOLING SYSTEM THERMO­STAT. If the thermostat should fail in the closed position, it will not
permit coolant to circulate through
the system. In such on emergency
the thermostat may be removed but should be replaced with a
properly functioning thermostat
as soon as possible.
Fan 8e/f Tension
ThermoS/of Insfallafion

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Accessory Drive Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Accessory Position, Steering
Column Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Acrylic Lacquer ...................... 44 Adjusters, Automatic Brake. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Air Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Air Conditioning
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Air Inlets, Ventilating System. . . . . . . . .. 28 Ammeter ............................ 26
Antenna ............................. 34 Anti-freeze (See Cooling System) ........ 53 Anti-Spin Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Anti-Theft Key Buzzer System .......... 14 Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock ....... 14 Appearance Care ..................... 41 Ash Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Automatic Brake Adjusters. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Automatic Transmissions
Fluid Check ........................ 50 Fluid Recommendations ............. 50 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 -Operation ...... _ ... _ ...... _ ........ 16 Starter Safety Switch _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Axle Rear Flu!? Level. ....................... 49 Mamtenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Ball Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Battery
Emergency Starting ................. 37 Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 Gas Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70
Bearings, Front Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Before Driving Your Camaro.......... 3
Belted Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56 Belts
Engine Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Lap ............................... 7 Shoulder........................... 7
Body Identification Number ............ 70 Brakes
D.riying Through Deep Water. . . . . . .. 21 Lmmgs ............................ 21 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Master Cylinder Level. .............. 52 Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21 Pedal Travel ....................... 22
Power. ............................ 21 Self-Adjusting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Trailer ............................ 11 Warning Light. .................... 25 Break-In Period
Cars Pulling Trailers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 New Car .......................... 2
Bright Metal Cleaning ................. 45 "Brights" Headlamp Indicator .......... 26 Buckles, Seat Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bulbs and Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Bumper Jack
Operation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Stowage ........................... 39 Buzzer
Key Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 14 Cap, Filler
Engine Oil. ................... .47, IBC
Gasoline ....................... 46, IBC
Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Carbon Monoxide Caution.. . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Carpet Care .......................... 41
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Carrier, Infant Safety.... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Changing Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Charging System Indicator Light. .... : .. 25 Chassis Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51 Child Restraint
Cars Not Equipped With Special Child Restraints. . . . . . . . .. 9
Child Safety Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Infant Safety Carrier .... ; . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Chrome Protection .................... 45 Cigarette Lighter ..................... 28 Circuit Breakers, Headlamps. . . . . . . . . .. 73 Cleaning
Carpet Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Exterior Finish and Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Fabric and Interior Trim. . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Solvents Recommended .......... , ... 41 Spot Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42
Vinyl Top. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 45 Clock ............................... 28 Clutch Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50 Pedal Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Coat Hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Cold Weather Starting ................. 15 Compartment Glove............................. 3 Luggage........................... 3
Complaint Procedure .................. 74 Conditioner, Air ...................... 31 Controlled Differential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35 Controls ............................. 14 Cooling System Care .............................. 53 Coolant Recommendation. . . . . . . . . .. 53 Overheating Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Cowl Air Inlets ....................... 29

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dealer Assistance ..................... 74 Defogger, Rear Window ............... 31 Defroster, Defogger, Windshield ........ 30 Dimensions, Vehicle ................... 70 Dimmer Switch, Headlamp. . . . . . . . . . .. 22 Directional Signals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Drive Belts, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Driver Seat Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 "Drive". (D) Transmission Range. . . .. 17 Dusty Conditions, Operating Under Oil Change Interval. ................ 47 Oil Filter Change IntervaL ........... 47 Electric Clock. . .. .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. 28 Electrical System Ammeter .......................... 27 Battery .......................... 63, 70 Bulbs ............................. 73 Fuses ............................. 73 Generator Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . .. 25 Emergency, In case Of. ............... 36 Brake Warning Light ................ 25 Generator Indicator Not Charging. . .. 25 Hazard Warning Flasher ............. 36 Jacking To Change Wheels ........... 39 Jump Starting with Auxiliary Battery .. 37 Overheated Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 (Temperature Indicator: Hot)
Pushing To Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 ' Energizer (See Battery)
Engine Cooling
........................... 53 Exhaust Gas Caution ........ , . . . . . .. 13 Flooded, Starting Procedure .......... 14 Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Serial Number ...................... 70
Specifications ................. , . . . .. 70 Starting ........................... 14 Temperature Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Engine Oil Capacity ..... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 70 Change Interval. ................... 47 Dip Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48 Filter .............................. 47 Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Recommendation ............... ' ... 47 Ethylene Glycol Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Exhaust Gas Caution ............ ' ..... ' 13 Driving With Trunk Open. . . . . . . . . .. 13 Parked With Engine Running. . . . . . .. 13 Pulling A Trailer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Exterior Finish and Trim care. . . . . . . .. 44
Fabric Care .......................... 41 Fan Belt. .............................. 49 Ventilating ......................... 28 Filters OiL ............................... 47 Finish Care, Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 First Few Hundred Miles of Driving............................ 2 First Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Flame Arrestor ......... , . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Flammable Cleaning Solvents .......... 41 Flashers
Hazard Warning .................... 36 Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Flooded Engine, Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 Floor Controls ....................... 21 Fluid Levels
Battery ............................ 63 Brake Master Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Engine Oil. ........................ 49 Power Steering ..................... 52
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Radiator ........................... 55 Rear Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49 Transmission ....................... 50 Fluid Recommendations
Battery ......................... , .. 63 Brake ............................. 52 Power Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Radiator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56
Transmission ....................... 50 Windshield Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 Fogging, With Air Conditioner. . . . . . . .. 33 Folding Seat Back Latches. . . . . . . . . . . .. 4 Foreign Countries, Operation In ........ 12 Four Way Hazard Flasher ............. 36 Front Suspension ..................... 51 Front Wheel Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52 Fuel (See Gasoline)
Full Rated Load (See Tires)
Fumes Engine Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 13 Gasoline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 Fuses Chart. ............................ 73 Location ........................... 72 Gas Station Information
Inside Back Cover
Gasoline
(See Also Fuel) Do Not Use For Cleaning ........... 41 Filler Cap Location ................ IBC
Fumes ............................. 13 Gauge ............................. 24 Low-Lead .......................... 46 Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Gauge, FueL... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Gearshift Lever.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Generator Indicator Light ' ("AMP") .......................... 25 Glove Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23

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High Beam Dimmer Switch .......... 22
High Beam Indicator ................ 26
Light and Instrument Panel
Switch ........................... 26
Heater Operation ..................... 30 High Speed Operation
During Break-In.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tires .............................. 56 Hitches, Trailer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 Hood Latch Maintenance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Release ........................... IBC Horn ................................ 20 "HOT" Light (See Engine
Temperature Light)
How To Improve Your Gas Mileage. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64 Hub Caps, Replacing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 Hydroplaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Identification Numbers
Body .............................. 70 Engine ............................ 70 Vehicle ............................ 70 Ignition Keys ............................. 3,14 Lock .............................. 14 In Case Of Emergency ............ , . . .. 36 Indicator Lights
Brake ............................. 25 Electrical Charging (Generator) ....... 25 Engine Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 Oil Pressure .......•................ 24
Infant Restraining Methods. . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Infant Safety Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Inflation Pressure, Tires..... . . . . . . . . . .. 57 Inlets,
Ventilation
System .............. 29
Inside Rearview Mirror.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 Interior Appearance Care .............. 41 Jack Operation .......................... 39 Storage ............................ 39 Jump Starting VVith Booster Battery ..... 37 Key Buzzer System .................... 14 Keys................................ 3 Knocking Engine (See Fuel)
Recommendations)
Lacquer,
J\crylic Care ................. 44 Lane Changer and Turn Signal. . . . . . . .. 18 Lap and Shoulder Belts...... .. .. .... .. 7 Latches Door.............................. 4 Folding Seat Back. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 4 Hood ............................. IBC
Lighter, Cigarette ....•................ 28
Lights ............................. 23,73 Backup ............................. 73 Brake VVarning ..................... 25 Bright Beam Indicator ............... 26
Bright Beam Switch ................. 22
Bulb Chart. ........................ 73 Courtesy ........................... 73 Engine Temperature Indicator. . . . . . .. 25 Generator Indicator ................. 25 Hazard Flasher.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 36 Headlamp Circuit Breaker. . . . . . . . . .. 73 Headlamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Oil Pressure Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 24
Sidemarker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 73 Switch ............................. 26
Tail and Brake. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 73 Turn Signal Indicator ............... 18 Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
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Lining; Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22
Liquid Tire Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 Load, Full Rated (See Tires)
Locks
Door.............................. 4 Glove Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23
Ignition ........................... 14 Steering Column .................... 14 "Low" (L) Transmission Range. . . . . . .. 17 Lubrication Oils ............................... 47
Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48
Luggage Compartment, Driving
VVhile Open ........................ 13 Luggage Or Cargo Caution. . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Maintenance
Appearance
Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 46 Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Master Cylinder, Brake ................ 52
Metal Cleaners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Methods Of Restraining Children. .... .. 9
Mirrors, Rear View
Inside, Adjustment Up or Down.... .. 5 Inside, Day/Night.... . . . ... . . . . . . . .. 5 Mountainous Terrain
Driving Down Grades ............... 18
Transmission Fluid Change Interval. " 50 "Neutral" (N) Transmission Range ..... 17 New Car Break-In.................... 2 Oil Additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49
Change Interval, Engine ............. 47
Checking Engine Oil Level. . . . . . . . . .. 49
Engine ............................ 47
Filter .............................. 47 Pressure Indicator Light/Gauge. . . . . .. 27

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Power ... ............... ........... 19 Traffic Hazard Flasher. ............... 36 Vinyl Wheel, Tilt. ........................ 20 Trailer Hauling ....................... 11 Fabric Care Interior ................. 41 Straps, Safety (See Seat Belts) Break-In Period .................... 12 Roof Care ......................... 44 Storage Of Items ............ .......... 5 Cautions ........................... 12 Volatile Cleaning Solvents ............. 41 Suspen sion Maintenance ............... 51 Equipment ......... ................. 11 Caution ........................... 41 Stereo System ........................ 34 Special Maintenance ................. 11 Volume Control, Radio ......... ... .... 34 Temperature ................. ........ 30 Tire Inflation ....................... 11 Warning Flasher, Hazard .............. 36 Control , Cooling .................... 31 Trailer Tongue Load .... .......... .. 11 Warning Lights ....................... 24 Control , Heating .................... 30 Transmission
Brake ....................... ...... 25 Indicator Light/Gauge ... ............ 27 3-Speed Manual .................... 18 Engine Temperature ............... .. 25 Thermostat ...... .. .................. 56 Automatic ....................... .. 16 Generator .......................... 25 Tilt Steering Wheel.. .................. 20 Braking Effect On Hills .............. 18 Oil Pressure ........................ 24 Tire Checking
Fluid Level. ............... 50 Warranty (See Warranty Folder)
Belted ......... .................. .. 56 Fluid And Strainer ................ .. 50 Washers
Care ........... .................. . 56 Fluid Change Interval. .............. 50 Windshield ............. ......... ... 28 Changing .. .............. .......... 39 Maintenance .............. ....... .. 50 Washing .......... ................... 44 Full Rated Load .................... 58 Shift Controls ...................... 51 Waxing And Polishing ................. 44 High Speed Operation ............... 57 Shift Indicato r
Wheel Bearings, Front. ................ 52 Hydroplaning ...................... 61 Turbo Hydramatic ......... ; ........ 51 Wheel Changing ...................... 39 Infla tion Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tread Wear Indicators ................ 58 Wheel Discs, Replacement ............. 39 Inspection ....... .................. 58 Trim Care, Interior ................... 41 Wheel, Tilt Steering ................... 20 Load Limit ........................ 57 Trunk
Windshield
Rotation ........ ................... 58 Driving With Trunk Open ........... 13 Defrosting and Space Saver .. .......... : . .......... 61 Turbo-Hydramatic .............. ...... 50 Defogging ................. ...... 30 Traction ............. .............. 61 Maintenance .... .... ...... ......... 50 Washer Use In Cold Weather ........ 28 Tread Wear Indicators .............. 58 Operation .......................... 16 Washer Solution .................... 28 Usage and Options .................. 56 Turn Signals and
Lane Change Wipers And Washers ................ 28 Towing Feature ..................
.......... 18 Wrecker , Towing ....... .............. 36 Caution .................. .... ...... 36 Underbody Maintenance ......... ...... 63 Zone Offices ................. ...... 76, 77
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