1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil viscosity

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.
I NOTICE:
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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.
I NVIIC't:
LOOK
FOR THIS
LABEL
SAE 1OW-30
SAE !?W-30 PREFERRED
I
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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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* -
I
*An Emission Control Service.
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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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