1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine

Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be
performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the
safety, dependability and emission control performance
of
your vehicle. Be
sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (/t is important for you or a service station 8ttend8nt to perform these underhood checks a\
t each fuel fili.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
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Engine Oil Level
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index for further details.
Fluid Level Check the
windshield washer fluid level
in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if Windshield Washer necessary. See “Coolant”
in the Index
for further details.
Level Check
the engine coolant
level in the coolant recovery tank and add the proper coolant mix if
Engine Coolant Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index for
further details.
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Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At lead Once a Year
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges, including the hatchback lid. Al\
so lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear compartment, console doors a\
nd
any folding seat hardware.
Section
D tells you what to use.
’.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around tne vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” \
in the Index if necessary) and
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engin\
e immediately if it
starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
the regular brake.
work
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in Neutral, push the clutch down
halfway and try to start
the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed
down all
the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down. your vehicle needs service.
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At feast Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
I OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock-BTS:
Steering Column Lock
1 CA UTlON: I
When .you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you I
or others could be iniured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked \
on
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the engine. Without
a
level surface.
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
While parked, and
with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key
On vehicles with a key release button,
try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button.
The key should turn to
LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key
should
come out only in LOCK.
P (Park).
release button.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department
or other qualified service center do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE I WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Steering and Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
Inspection signs
of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System
Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust
system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system.
Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could ].et exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’
in the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Inspection Replace parts as needed.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE FLUIWLUBRICANT
Engine Oil
proper viscosity. The
SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as
GM
Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils
of the
SGKC, SGKD, or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
(GM Part
No. 1052753) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
Hydraulic Brake System Delco-Supreme
11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347) or equivalent.
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering System GM
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No.
1052884) or equivalent.
Manual Transmission DEXRONm-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345881).
Automatic Transmission DEXRONB-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 1234588 1).
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
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USAGE
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer
Solvent
Windshield
& Wiper
Blades
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FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or silicone lubricant
(GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Engine Oil.
Engine Oil.
Engine Oil.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LI~ or OC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497) or equivalent.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Clean with Bon-Ami Powder@
(GM Part No. 105001 1).
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USAGE
Rear Axle (Standard
and Limited-Slip Differential)
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor
Hood and door
hinges, rear folding seat,
fuel door
hinge, rear compart-
ment lid hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUIDILUBRICANT
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE $OW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 1052497) or equivalent.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1050109).
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Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent.
See “Replacement Parts’’
in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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1993 CHEVROLET SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
in this book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters \
and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP Index and Summaries
Year Form Number Price
1992 PSPI-92 ............................... Free
1991 PSPI-91
................................ Free
1990 PSPI-90
............................... Free
1989 PSPI-89
............................... Free
NOTE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be found in the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00
for each additional PSP on the same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1991 All PSP’S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1990
All PSP’S .................... PSP-90-4 40.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated. SERVICE
MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul informat\
ion
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, s\
teer-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price
1993 Chevrolet Camaro
............. ST-368-93 $43.00
‘Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write
information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended \
to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’\
s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1993 Chevrolet Camaro Owner’s Manual
In Portfolio:
Includes Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet.
1993 Chevrolet Camaro In-Portfolio
..... .lo201494 $15.00
Without Portfolio: Includes Owner’s Manual.
1993 Chevrolet Camaro Without Portfolio. .lo193571 $11.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past model C\
hevrolet
vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model
name
of vehicle.
Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
PO. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Credit Card Orders ONLY: 1-800-782-4356
For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430
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