
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 ac
cumulation  in the  engine  to drain 
back  in the  crankcase. 
To check 
the  level,  remove  the oil guage  rod 
(dip  stick),  wipe it clean  and rein
sert 
it firmly  for an accurate  read
ing.  The  oil gauge  rod 
is marked 
"FULL" and "ADD." The oil level 
should  be maintained  in the  safety 
margin,  neither going above  the 
"FULL" line nor below  the "ADD" 
line. Reseat  the gauge  firmly  after 
taking  the reading. 
Supplemental  Engine Oil 
Additives 
The regular  use of supplemental 
additives 
is specifically  not recom
mended  and will  increase  operat
ing  costs.  However,  supplemental  additives 
are available  that can 
effectively  and economically  solve 
certain  specific  problems  without 
causing  other difficulties. 
For ex
ample,  if higher  detergency 
is re
quired  to reduce  varnish  and 
sludge  deposits  resulting  from 
some  unusual  operational  diffi
culty,  a thoroughly  tested and ap
proved  additive  -
"Super Engine 
Oil Supplement" -is available  at 
your  Chevrolet  dealer. 
In the event 
of  an  operational  problem, consult 
your  dealer  for advice  before 
us
ing supplemental  additives. 
Drive Belts 
Every 6,000 miles or 4 months
inspect  drive  belts for wear , fray
ing,  cracking , and  tension.  Belts 
which  are in poor condition  should 
be  replaced  immediately. 
Check  tension  by applying  mod
erate  thumb  pressure  midway be
tween  pulleys. 
If the center-to-
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center  distance  between  pulleys is 
13 to 16  inches,  the belt  should 
deflect 
1;2 inch . If the center-to
center  distance 
is 7 to 10 inches, 
the  belt  should  deflect 
1;4 inch. 
Loose  belts should  be retensioned 
to  give  the correct  deflection. 
It is recommended  that belts  be 
replaced  every 24 months  or 
24,000 
miles , whichever  occurs first. 
Air Cleaner 
CAUTIOH:Donot remo.vElfhe f1ngl,,~ al,. cleaner unlesstempo,ary removall$.nec~ essarrdur;ng repair ormaintenal1ce ot the vehicle; When t"ealrC/f1aneri$/~emoved backtlringcan cause  tire in the engine 
compartment. .','  . ' 
Flame Arrester  -Every 12,000 
miles-Clean  the arrester  (located 
in  the  base  of the  air cleaner)  with 
kerosene  or a suitable  solvent.  Dry 
with  compressed  air. 
Rear  Axle 
Standard  -Every 4 months  or 
6,000 miles, whichever  occurs   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine tory with  a high-quality,  inhibited, 
year-around  coolant that meets  the 
standards  of General  Motors 
Spe
cification  1899-M. This coolant 
solution  provides  freezing protec
tion  to 
-20oP (-35°P in Can
ada),  and it has  been  formulated  to 
be  used  for two  full calendar  years 
or 
24,000 miles,  whichever  first 
occurs,  of normal  operation  with
out replacement, provided the 
proper concentration  of coolant is 
maintained. 
Cooling  System Care 
The radiator  cap should  not be 
removed  to check  coolant  level. 
Check  the coolant  level visually  in 
the  'see  thru'  coolant  recovery  tank 
at  least 
as frequently as engine  oil 
changes.  Level should  be at the 
"full  cold" mark  on the  recovery 
tank  when  the system 
is cold.  At 
normal  operating  temperature  the 
coolant  should be at the 
"full  hot" 
mark  on the  recovery  tank. Add  sufficient 
coolant to the  recovery 
tank. 
Use a 50/50 mixture of  high
quality  ethylene  glycol antifreeze 
and  water  for coolant  additions. 
If 
regular additions  are required,  see 
your  dealer  for a cooling  system 
check. 
NOTE: If recommended  quality 
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 radia-
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tor cap  for proper  pressure  hold
ing  capacity  (15 psi) . 
If re
placement  of cap 
is required,  use 
the  special  AC cap  designed  for 
coolant  recovery  systems, speci
fied for your  model. 
4.  Tighten  hose clamps  and inspect 
all  hoses.  Replace  hoses when
ever  swollen,  checked  or other
wise  deteriorated. 
5. Clean  frontal  area of radiator 
core  and air conditioning  con
denser. 
Replace  hoses every  24 months 
or 24,000 miles or earlier if 
checked,  swollen or otherwise  de
teriorated.  Every two years 
or 24,-
000 miles,  whichever  first occurs, 
the cooling system should be 
flushed  and refilled  using the fol
lowing  recommended  procedure: 
1. Remove radiator cap when 
engine is cool by: 
• Slowly rotating  cap counter-  

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Harness, Safety (See Seat Belts) Hazard VVarning Flasher ............... 36 Headlamp 
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 
80 
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