Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gas Cap-The fuel tank filler cap
has a
"Screw-on ratcheting type"
feature for proper gas tank sealing.
To remove:
• Rotate ~ap counterclockwise to
clear
the inside of the filler neck.
This will allow any residual
pres
sure t!J escape.
• To iQstall, reverse this procedure
and . tighten cap securely until a
"ratcheting", . clicking sound is
heard indicating proper cap to
filler neck sealing.
NOTE: If this cap requires a re
placement , only a cap with these
same features should
be used. Fail
ure to use the correct cap can result
in a serious malfunction of the
sys
tem. Correct replacement caps may
be obtained from your authorized
Chevrolet dealer.
ENGINE ITEMS
Engine Oil and Filter
Recommendations
• Use only SE engine oil.
• Change oil each 6 months or
7,500 miles, whichever occurs
first ,
except under the following
conditions:
•
-driving in dusty conditions
-trailer pulling '
-extensive idling
-short-trip operation at freez-
ing
ternperatures( engine not
thoroughly warmed-up).
'Under these conditions, change oil
each 3 month s
or 3,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
• Operation in dust stOmlS may
require an immediate oil change.
• Replace the oil filter at the first
oil change, and every second oil
change thereafter. AC oil filters
5-2
provide excellent engine pro
tection.
See your Chevrolet dealer for ad
vice on the frequency of' oil and
filter changes under unusual driving
conditions.
The above recommendations
ap
ply to the first change as well as
subsequent oil changes. The oil
change interval for your Chevrolet
engine
is based on the use of SE
oils and quality oil filters. Oil
change intervals longer than those
listed
above will seriously reduce
engine life and may affect
Chevro
let obligation undetthe provisions
of the New Vehicle Warranty.
NOTE: Non-detergent and other
low quality oils are
sgecifically 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.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TIRES
The factory installed tires on
your
vehicl ,e , shown in · the Tire
Usage Ch
vide a proper balance . of these
per
formance'characteristics
for normal
vehicle
~peration:
• Endu tiLnce '.~"
• Handling . ,'c'
• Noise·'
• Ride; .. /.
• Roaa Hazard ~esistance
• Rol~!1g Re~l$tiLnce
• Traction .'. .. ,
• Tread
Mileage .
This section contains some tips
on
how you can obtain maximum
benefit from these tires and your
investment in them.
Vehicle Loading
When inftiltedas recommended
on the tire pressure placard, located on
the left door
of your vehicle , the
tires originally installed will operate
satisfactorily at all normal highway
loads
and s peeds. Do not load your
vehicle beyond the capacity shown
on the tire placard . This represents
the design capacity of the vehicle ,
not merely of the tires .
Station Wagon loads
Should be
distributed as far forward as pos~
sihle . .Luggage racks do not in
crease
the maximum vehicle load
capaciiy specified. on the tire
pla
card.
Inflation Presslire
Tir~' cold inflation pressures
listed ' on the tire placard provide
for
the best combination of tire life,
riding ' comfort , . and vehicle
hand
ling for normal . driving conditions .
Use of the highest pressures shown
on the placard will result
in im
proved fuel economy. For those
owners
who prefer the utmost in
5-14
I
II REcOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES - (PSI COlO) : YeHKlE LOAD fRONT REAR - ,
ur TO V1:HICI.! ~"m ;,..'
RECOMMENbiO TIRE SIZE(S) (USEQNLY IN SETS) LOAD RANGE .
BECAUSE, :O':'POSSI8LE ·A ,DYERSE EFFECTS ON VEHICLE HANDLING, DO 'NC)T MIX RADIAL TIRES WITH OTHER' TYPE TIRES oN THE SAME VEHICLE.
IIE!iICLE C"'~ACITY ~~,' ; ,',
j
, ~ SU OWNUS ~\) ..... fOft "'DOIflONAl l.'IfOR"'-"TION
c:::J I'I!INTEO IN USA _
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
