1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine

I Service & Appearance Care
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I Capacities and Specifications
Engine
Type
VINEnnineCodeS ............................................... V6 1
VINEngineCodeP ............................................... V8
Fuel Delivery
............................................. Fuel Injection
Valve Arrangement
............................................. In-Head
Piston Displacement VIN Engine Code
S .................................... .207 CID (3.4L)
VIN Engine Code
P ..................................... 350 CID (5.7L)
VIN Engine Code S ............................................. 9.0: 1
VIN Engine Code P ............................................ 10.5: 1
VINEngineCodeS ...................................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
VINEngineCodeP
.................................. 1-8434G5-7-2
Compression Ratio
Firing Order
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Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 163C
Battery
........................................................ 75-60
Engine Oil Filter VINEngineCodeS
............................................. PF47
VINEngineCodeP
............................................. PF25
FuelFilter
...................................................... GF578
PCV Valve
VINEndingeCodeS
......................................... CV789C
VIN Engine Code
P . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CV895C
Radiatorcap
................................................... RC24
Spark Plug VIN Engine Code
S . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oR43TSK (0.045 ” Gap)
VIN Engine
Code P . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . oR45LTSP (0.050” Gap)
Thermostat Temperature Specification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180°F (82°C)
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . 100 lb. ft. (140 Nom)
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Service & Appearance Care
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions.
Air Conditioningt
...... See the refrigerant information label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill
....................................... 10 pt. (4.7 L)*
Overhaul VIN Engine Code
S ................................. 16.7 pt. (7.9 L)*
VIN Engine Code P ................................ 22.4 pt. (10.6 L)*
Cooling System
VIN Engine Code
S
With Manual Transmission ............................ 12.5 qt. (11.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission .......................... 12.3 qt. ( 11.6 L)
With Manual Transmission ............................ 15.3 qt. ( 14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission .......................... 15.1 qt. (14.3 L)
VIN Engine Code P
tNot all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your
vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is us\
ed. If you’re not sure, ask
your Chevrolet dealer.
Transmission Fluid” in the Index.
*Recheck fluid level
after filling. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” or “Manual
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Crankcase VIN Engine Code
S .................................... 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)**
VIN Engine Code
P
Without Filter Change ................................ 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)**
With Filter Change
................................... 4.5 qt. (4.3 L)**
Fuel Tank
........................................... 15.5 gal. (58.7 L)
Manual Transmission Five-Speed
........................................... 5.9 pt. (2.8 L)*
Six-Speed ........................................... 8.0 pt. (3.8 L)*
Rear Axle Lubricant .................................... 4 fl. 02. (1 18 ml)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase ........................................... 101.1 “ (2 566 mm)
Tread Front
.............................................. .60.7“ (1 542 mmj
Rear
.............................................. .60.6” (1 540 mm)
Length
.............................................. 193.2” (4 908 mm)
Width
............................................... 74.1 “ (1 883 mm)
Height
............................................... 5 1.3“ (1 303 mm)
*Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic Transmissio\
n Fluid”
or “Manual
Transmission Fluid” in the Index.
**Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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IMPORTANT: I
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS I
This part covers the
maintenance required
for your
Chevrolet . Your vehicle needs
these services to retain its safety.
dependability and emission
control performance
.
Section
.
Part
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction: A Word about Maintenance ........................... 286
Your Vehicle and the Environment
............................ 286
How This Part
Is Organized ................................. 287
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services ............................... 289
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
........................... 289
Selecting the Right Schedule
................................. 289
Schedule
I ................................................ 290
Schedulen
............................................... 292
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services ................. 294
B . Owner Checks and Services ................................... 298
At Each Fuel Fill
.......................................... 298
At Least Once a Month ..................................... 299
At Least Twice a Year ...................................... 299
At Least Once a Year ....................................... 300
C . Periodic Maintenance Inspections .............................. 303
D . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ........................... 305 I
E . MaintenanceRecord ......................................... 308
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Have you purched the GM Protection Plan ? The Plan
supplements
your new car warranties .
See your GM dealer for details .
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. Your
Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to
be happy
with it. If you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine
GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits.
You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading
Information label. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the
Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in the
driving limits.
Index.
Se/ecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule
to follow:
Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or
in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow
Schedule I.
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule II only if none of the above conditions is
true.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
Eirplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Semices
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants
to use are listed in Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change* - Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The
SG designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as
SGKC, SG/CD,
or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
5W-30 or 10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
2 Chassis Lubrication - If your vehicle is equipped
with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and
steering linkage. Lubricate the transmission shift
linkage. parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before
you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see ‘‘Engine Identification” in the Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See “Tires, Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace
as needed.
4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection* -
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*An Emission Control Service.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
5 Cooling System Service* - Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See
“Coolant”
in the Index. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
*An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test
of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
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