1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Owners Manual

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stalled on your vehicle . Use of any
other size or type tire
may seriously
affect
ride , handling , speedometer /
odometer~ calibration, vehicle
ground
9learance, and~ tire clear­
ance to the body and chassis.
On .' most vehicles . originally
equipp~d with radial tires, you will
find a'TPC Spec. : No. (Tire Per,
formarlce
Criteria Specificati?n
size
TPC SlIC.NO.
LOAD lANGe
BRAND NAME -----'CONSTRUCTION EXAMPLE TIRE
SIU ,OADIANGI (OMITI\lCT 'ON TI'<:SI'K..NO .
-~~,._u ~. .$ •• .,1 . " ' .. ~ lad ... .100'
Number) molded into the tire side­
wall adjacent to the~tire size mark­
ing. This designation indicates that
the tire meets rigid dimensional and
performance standards which were
developed for your
~ cil-r. These
specifi,cations insure
a. proper bal­
ance of: enduranc~, handling,
noise, ride, road hazard resistance,
rolling resistance; traction,
and'
tread
mileage, ReplaciQg your tires
with tires having the sameTPC Spec.
No.
will assure yqu that your new
tires
~re compatable with your car.
Wheel Replacement
Considerations
Wheels must be replaced if bent,
heavily rusted, leak
air, or if lug
nuts continually loosen. Do not
straighten bent wheels or
use inner
tu bes in leaking wheels.
When replacing
Wheels for any
reason, the replacement wheels
should be equivalent in load
capa-
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city, diameter; width, offset, and
mounting configurations to those
~ originally installed on your vehicle.
Replacement wheels can
be ob­
tained from your
CheVrolet dealers.
A wheel of improper
size or type
may .
adversel'y affect wheel and
bearing life, brake
cooling, speed­
ometer/odometer calibration, ~ ve­
hicle ground dearance, and tire
clearance to
thibody and chassis.
Replacement
with "used" wheels
which may have been subjected to
harsh operating cQnditions or very
high mileage
is n@t recommended.
These wheels may fail prematurely
without
any , prior 0sual indication.
Warranty
Tires . are guarante~d by the tire
manufacturers.
Guar/lntee informa­
tion is included in the Passenger
Car Tire Owner's Guaranteefolder
furnished with your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IMPORTANT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GASOLINE MILEAGE
How you drive , where you drive ,
and when you drive
,all have an
effect
on how many miles you can
get from a gallon
of gasoline. The
careful attention you give your car
as far as maintenance and repairs
are concerned will .also contribute
importantly to
fuef economy.
Fuel Selection '
Your vehic1eis designed to op­
erate only 011 unleaded gasoline of
at least 87 average octane
num­
ber (Research octane plus Motor
octane divided by two). This
gaso­
line should have a Research octane
number
· of at least 91, and a.
Motor octane number of at least
83. Onleadedgasoline
is essential
for proper emission co ntrol system
operation, and it will minimize
spark plug fouling. The use of
... AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT
leaded gasoline can damage or
severely reduce the effectiveness of
the emission control system and
re­
sult in loss of warranty coverage.
"Jackrabbit" Starts
Gasoline can be conserved (and
engine and tire life prolonged) by
avoiding unnecessarily rapid
accel"
eration away from lights and stop
. signs,
Stop-And-Start · Driving
Frequent stops and starts during
a trip really cut down on your miles
per gallon.
Plan even your short
shopping trips to take advantage of
through streets
to avoid traffic
lights.
Pace your driving like the
professional drivers to avoid
un­
necessary stops.
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Excessive Idling
An idling engine uses gasoline,
too.
If you're faced with more than
a
few minutes ' wait and you're not
in traffic, it may be better to
"turn
off"
and start again later.
Sudden Stops
Sudden stops themselves don't
waste gasoline, but energy
is
wasted as heat in braking, Energy
in the form of gasoline is also
needed to accelerate back to
driv­
ing speed.
Lubricants
A properly lubricated vehicle
means less friction between moving
parts. Consult this manual and the
maintenance schedule for the
proper lubricants to use and the
lubrication intervals.

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Your Cl:
receives its power from
a
mixture of gasoline and air. The
air is taken into the system through
the air cleaner so it's important to
replace~he air cJea!1er at required
intervals. A dirty
air cleaner re­
duces . engine efficiency.
Properly Tuned'Engine
Overall tuning (a check on tlin­
ing , spark plugs, emission control
devices, etc;)
can improve your
car's gas mi,leage . You just
can't
expect an "out-of-tune" engine to
give you good gas mileage and
cleaner air.
Excess Weight
Fuel economy is related to the
work. the engine . must do. The
heavier the load , the more power it
take
s. Keep excess weight to a
minimum by removing any per­
sonal effects or luggage from the
car or trunk when they are not
needed.
Tire Inflation
Underinfiation not only causes
needless wear of the tires, but
can
also waste gasoline. It's a good
idea to check tire pressures
regularly.
Wheel Alignment
Incorrect "toe in" or "toe out" can
have the effect,of dragging your
front tires sideways
and may cause
premature tire wear.
It takes power
to carry this extra load and that
takes gas from your tank.
Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is an
emi ssio n control device added to
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exhaust system to reduce hy­
drocarbon
and carbon monoxide
pollutants from the exhaust gas
stream. The converter contains
beads which are coated with a cata­
lytic material containing platinum
and palladium.
Use of the catalytic converter
has the advantage
of allowing the
engine
to be re-tuned for improved
fuel economy anddriveability.
The catalytic converter requires
the use
of unleaded fuel only,
Unleaded gasoline is used to re­
duce combustion chamber deposits,
corrosion
and to prevent lead con­
tamination
of the catalyst that
would render it ineffective.
The use
of leaded fuel will cause the COIO- .
lytic converter to become ineffec­
tive
as an emission control device.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Important
1. Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, car­
buretion or ignition systems, may cause unusually high converter temperatures.
Do not continue to operate
your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss
of performance, or other unusual operating condi­
tions.
A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the catalytic converter.
2. Do not park your car over combustible materials, such
as grass or leaves, which can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions.
3. Do not push
or tow this vehicle to start. Under some conditions, this could damage the catalytic converter.
DISREGARD
OF THESE WARNINGS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER, TO THE VEHICLE, OR PROPERTY NEAR THE VEHICLE.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Car.....;.Stamped on vehicle identification number plate ottached to left top of instrument panel. Body-Stamped on plate attached to upper right corner of cowl panel. Engine-Stamped on boss on block. 8~Cylinder-On right front side of block.
DIMENSIONS Overall Length Coupes and Sedans .....•..•. ........... 222.9" 228.6" 79.5" 121.5" 125.0"
Station Wagons, ........................ . Width ................. , ............... . Wheelbase, All IExc. Station Wagon) ......... . Station Wagon '0 .' ••••• '.' •••••••••••••••• Overall Height Coupe .............. ; •• ' .•.•.• ' ••••..•.• 53.7/1 54.5" 57.4" 58.1 "
Sedan ....................•.•. ,,' ...•.. 3-SeatStation Wagon ................. v •• 2-Seat Station Wagon ................... .
GASOLINE TANK (Approx.)
Coupes and Sedans ..... . Station Wagon ........ .
CRANKCASE (REFILL) (Approx.)
U.S. Measure
26 gal. 22 gal.
OIL CHANGE ONLY
U. S .. Imperial Measure' Measure
350 V-B... .. . . . .. . . .. 4 qt. 3% qt. 400, and 454 V-B .. . . .. 4 qt. 3 V. qt.
Imperial Measure
21.75 gal. IB.25 gal.
OIL CHANGE AND fiLTER CHANGE
U. S. Imperial Measure Measure
5 qt.· 4% qt.
5 qt. 4 V. qt.
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COOLING SYSTEM 350 V-8 400 V·8 454 V·8
U.S. Measure 18 qt. 18 qt. 23.0 qt." Imperial Measure 15 qt. 15 qt. 19.25 qt."
Thermostat ALL ..........•...•••..••• 1950
Radiator Pressure Cap ••....••.•••.••••. 15 lb. ·With Air Conditioning-add 2 q·ts. U.S. Measure
SYSTEMS Refrigerant---:-R-12 ..........•.......... 3 lb., 12 oz. Compressor Oil (525 Vis.) All Systems ............... '. . . . . .. 11 oz.
TRANSMISSIONS IMPERIAL U.S. MEASURE MEASURE Turbo Hydramatic 350... 10.0 qt~ 825 qts. 400..... 11.0 qls. 9.25 qls.
BATTERY RATING Reserve Enaine Volts Watts· Capacity·· 350·V8 and 12 3200 100 min. 400·V8 454-V8 and 12 4000 125 min. H.D; . Cranking power at 0 F • *-Minutes before battery drops to 1O~ volts with a continuous 25 amp. drain.
TIRE INFORMATION Wheel Nut Torque .... _ ..... _ ............ 100ft.lbs. Complete tire information will be found on pages 5-14 through 5-20.
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER, Type ••••••••••••••••••\
•••••••••••••• Capacity Impala and Caprice ..•••.•.•••••..••.... 3-lamp (LL) Bel Air ..........••.....•.•••••.••.... 2-lamp (LL) Hazard Warning Flasher, All .....•.•...... 6-lamp

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ITEM USAGE RECOMMENDATION ITEM USAGE Carburetor
Fuel Filter All AC Type GF470
Positive Crankcase Ventilator Valve All AC Type CU774C
Engine Oil Filter
Radiator Cap All
Crankcase Ventilator Engine Air Cleaner
Filter All AC Type FB59 Element All
SPARK PLUGS The following spark plugs are recommended for Chevrolet engines.
Normal Service (Original Equip.)
All V·8 Engines AO Type R45TS
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
CARBURETOR 350 Cu. In. ENGINE DATA 2 and 4 Barrel Compo Ratio 8.5:1 Bore 4.00 Stroke 3.48 Firing Order
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER
The wiring circuits in your 1976 Chevrolet
are protected from short circuits by a combi­
nation of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible
thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces the hazard of electrically caused
fires
in the automobile. The fuse junction block is
located under the left side of the instrument
paneL
8 Cylinder Engine 400 Cu. In.
4 Barrel
8.5:1
4.125
3.75
1·8·4·3·6·5·7·2
6-2
454 Cu.ln.
4 Barrel
8.25:1
4.25
4.00
RECOMMENDATION
AC Type PF25
AC Type RC·33
AC Type A3480

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER: (Continued) Tho hSDdlomp clrculls are proleded by a dreult breaker In the light Iwitch. An slsc:trlcol overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or In som~ cOles to remain off'. If this condition deve lo ps, have your
wiring circuit. checked Immediately. In addition to a fuse, the windshield
wiper mot or Is also protected by a circuit breaker. If the motor oyer· heats, due to overk>adlng caused by heClvy snow, etc. tl\e wipers will
remam stopped unltl the motor cools. Also, a c.Irc:uit brea ker. mounted on
the firewall, protects the power window, power seat, and other circuits when vehicle Is so equipp.d. Where current load Is too heavy, the
circuit breake r Intermittently opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the cause Is found and eliminated. Fuses, located in the Junction Block beneath the dash on the driver's .Ide are: Radio, TCS SoL, Hydra·matic Downshift and Anti·Diesel Control, Pulse Wiper System, ChQke Pull Off ........................ . W/S Wiper............. .• . .. . .................... . Stop Lamps, Hazard flasher..... . ......... . Heater, A /C ...... . . .. ' Dir. Sig., B /U lamps, Power Window Relay. Inst.lamps, Heater Dial,::, ..... Inst. Panel Warning Lamps, Gauges, Cruise Control, Rear Defogger Override Relay, SeaL8elt Warning Buzzer. ..... -. c •••••. Warning Buuer, Luggage Lamp, Clock, Courtesy Light, Ligflter,
lOA 25A lOA 25A .. 20A 3 A
lOA
Glove Box Light. . . . .. . . . . . . . ..... 20A Tail lamp, Parking Lamp, License, and Side Marking Lamp... . ..... 20A
An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse, 30 amps., is located in an In-tine fuse holder runnin g from JUnction block to AI ... Conditioning -relay. Do not Ufe fuses of higher amperage rating than those recommended
obove. Fusible ,
LInks are in(:orporated into 'he wiring system. These are wires of such a gauge that they will fuse (or melt) before damage occun to an _ent ire wiring harn ess in tile even' of an electrical
overload. See your Chevrole t Deal er if fusible link re placement
becom es necessary.
BULB SPECIFICATIONS Heodlamp Unit Outer-High Beam ..........•..•.. Low 8eam .... · .•.••..••....
Inner -High Beam .......... , . •.. .. Parking lamp and Front Directional Signal. .......••... Toil and Stop Lamps Re,ar Directianal Slgn(ll .......•..... license Plate Lamp ............•..... Back.up Lamp ................•.••.. Glo .... Comportment lamp .•..••.....• Indicotor lamps Clock lamp Temperature Indicdtor Lamp 011 Pressure Indica'tor lamp Generator Indicator lamp Hi-880m Indkator lamp Auto. Trans. Quadrant Lamp
Directional Signal Indicator Lamp
Brake System W,a ,rn!ng Lamp Seat Belt Warning Lamp oOor Open Warning Lamp Inshvmen' Panel Ou.ter lamps. Sid. Morker-FrOl1i ................. . Side Marker-Rear ................. . Heater, Ale COntrol Panel Lamp .....•.
D ome Lamp ....................... . lU9t1oge Compartment Lamp ......... . Underhood lamp ................... . Courtesy Lamp ..................... .
Radio Dial Lamp (All exe. Stereo ond Tape player) . . ................ . RadiO, Oial Lamp (Stereo and Tape player) .................... .
Reading lamp ..................•... Radio Indicator .......••..••.•.••...
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37V1W 5001 (Sealed Beam)
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32-3 1157 3 168
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ASSISTANCE
The satisfaction and goodwill of
the owners of Chevrolet products
are of primary concern to your
dealer and the Chevrolet Motor
Division. Normally, any problems
that arise in connection with the
sales transaction or the operation of
your car will be handled by your
dealer's
Sales or Service Depart­
ments.
It is recognized, however,
that despite the best intentions of
everyone concerned, misunder­
standings will sometimes occur. If
you have a problem that has not
been handled to your satisfaction
through normal channels, we sug­
gest that you take the following
steps:
STEP ONE-Discuss your prob­
lem
with a member of dealer­
ship management. Frequently,
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complaints are the result of a break­
down in communications and can
quickly be resolved by a member of
the dealership management.
If the
problem already has been reviewed
with the
Sales Manager or Service
Manager, contact the Dealer him­
self
or the General Manager.
STEP TWO-Contact the Chev­
rolet Zone
Office closest to you
listed on the following pages
(or
in Canada contact the Gen­
eral
Motors Zone Office). When
it appears that your problem
can­
not be readily resolved by the deal­
ership without additional assist­
ance, the matter should be called
to the attention of the Zone's Cus­
tomer Services Department and
the following information pro­
vided: