1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO fuel

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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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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How This Part Is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
“Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what
to have done, and how often. Some
of these services can be
complex,
so unless you are technically qualified and have
the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
CAUTION:
1 Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be I
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only
if you have the required know-how and the proper
tools and equipment for the
job. If you have any
doubt, have a qualified technician do
the work.
- L dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be If you
are skilled enough
to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service information
GM
publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get
them later in this manual. See “Service Publications” in the
Index.
“Section
B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever
you stop for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle
in
good condition.
“Section
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
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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.)
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(6 km).
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial
applications.
*An Emission Control Service.
ft The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure to perform
this maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior to the completion
of vehicle usehl
life. General Motors, however, urges that
all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and
the maintenance be recorded in “Section
E:
Maintenance Record. ”
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ITEM
NO.
2
4
6
8
10 -
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change. ~~
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Transmission Service I
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II. I
Spark Plugwire Inspection** 1
Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km).
Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection** I
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Air Cleaner Filter and Crankcase Ventilation
Filter Replacement*
- Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 OOO km) or more often under dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals
for your driving conditions.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
10 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspections** -
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly,
if equipped) for damage or
leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of
the fuel filter is not
required.
*An Emission Control Service.
fr The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to per$orm this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be per$ormed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record. ’’
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