1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil temperature

How to Use This Manual
These symbols are on some of your
controls: These symbols are used
on warning and
indicator lights:
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster
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Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging System
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Engine Oil Pressure Brake (Canada)
Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada)
Low Coolant h
Here are some other symbols you may
See:
Fuel
Hood Release
Hatchback
Release
Lighter
Horn
Speaker
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How to Use This Manual
These symbols are on some of your
controls: These symbols are used
on warning and
indicator lights:
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster
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Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging System
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Engine Oil Pressure Brake (Canada)
Anti-Lock Brake System (Canada)
Low Coolant h
Here are some other symbols you may
See:
Fuel
Hood Release
Hatchback
Release
Lighter
Horn
Speaker
p3
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Features & Controls
It you keep driving your vehicle
with this
fight on, after a while
emission controls won’t work
well, your fuel economy won’t be
good and your engine may
not rul
as smoothly. This could lead tc
costly repairs not covered by y
warranty.
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Engine Oil Pressure Gage
This gage tells you if there could be a
problem with your engine oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure gage shows the
engine oil pressure
in psi (pounds per
square inch)
in the U.S., or kPa
(kilopascals)
in Canada, when the engine
is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to
80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). It may vary with
engine speed, outside temperature and
oil viscosity, but readings above the red
area show the normal operating range.
Readings
in the red area tell you that the
engine is
low on oil, or that you might
have some other oil problem. See “Engine
Oil”
in the Index.
Don’t keep driving if the oil
h pressure is low. If you do, your
cllgine can become
so hot that it
I catches fire. You or others could be
burned. Check your
oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle
serviced.
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Damage your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costl)
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Service & Appearance Care
Recommended SAE Viscosity
Grade Engine Oils
For best fuel economy and cold starting,
select the lowest
SAE viscosity grade oil
for the expected temperature range.
HOT
I WEATHER
What Kind of Oil to Use:
Look for three things:
SG
SG must be on the oil container, either
by itself or combined with other
quality designations, such as
SG/CC,
SG/CD,
SF, SG, CC, etc. These
letters show American Petroleum
Institute
(API) levels of quality.
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LOOK
FOR THIS
LABEL
SAE 1OW-30
SAE !?W-30 PREFERRED
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WEATHER If you use oils that don't have the
SG designation, you can cause GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE
engine damage not covered by yc MAY BE USED AT T \TURES ABOVE
warranty.
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
40 DEGREES F (4 DLY..LLV C).
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED.
DO
NOT USE SAE lOW-40, ME 2OW-50 OR
SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE
5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
However, you can use SAE 1OW-30
if
it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do
not use other viscosity oils such as
SAE
1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
Energy Conserving I1
Oils with these words on the container
will help you save fuel.
This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used
on most oil containers to help you
select the correct oil.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer
to the
Maintenance Schedule
to determine when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Chevrolet dealership Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all
the instructions here,
or you could get a
false reading
on the dipstick. damage
your transmission.
Too
much can mean that some of thr
fluid could come
out and fall on hc
~.: engine parts, starting a fire. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you ~“* check your transmission fluid. ~, \- ~
%it at least 30 minutes before checking
he transmission fluid level
if you have
>een driving:
D When outside temperatures are above
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot
While pulling a trailer.
90°F (32°C).
weather. To
get the right reading, the fluid should
be at normal operating temperature,
which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get
the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above
50°F (10OC). If
it’s colder than
50°F (lO”C), drive the
vehicle in
D (Third Gear) until the engine
temperature gage moves and then remains
steady for ten minutes. Then follow the
hot check procedures.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold
check is made after the vehicle has been
sitting for eight hours
or more with the
engine off and
is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes
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Service & Appearance Care
What to Use:
Standard and Limited-Slip Differential
Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
1052271) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear
lubricant.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how
to add coolant when it
is low. If
you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need to add
coolant to your radiator, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
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The proper coolant for your Chevrolet
will:
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Give freezing protection down to
-34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
(128°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
temperature.
Let
the warning lights work as they
should.
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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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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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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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