1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO coolant level

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about the care of your
Chevrolet
. This part begins with
service and fuel information.
and then
it shows how to check
important fluid and lubricant
levels
. There is also technical
information about your vehicle.
and a section devoted to its
appearance care
.
Part 0
Service & Appearance Care
Service .........................................................
Fuel ...........................................................
Checking Things under the Hood ....................................
HoodRelease ..................................................
EngineOil ....................................................
Aircleaner ...................................................
Automatic Transmission Fluid .....................................
Manual Transmission Fluid .......................................
Hydraulic Clutch ...............................................
RearAxle .....................................................
Enginecoolant ................................................
Power Steering Fluid ............................................
Windshield Washer Fluid .........................................
Brake Master Cylinder ...........................................
Battery .......................................................
Bulb Replacement ................................................
LoadingYourVehicle .............................................
Tires ...........................................................
Appearancecare .................................................
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials ...........................
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................
Service Parts Identification Label ....................................
Add-on Electrical Equipment .......................................
Fuses and Circuit Breakers .........................................
Replacement Bulbs ...............................................
Capacities and Specifications .......................................
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To Check Coolant:
When your engine is
cold, check the dipstick on the cap of the
coolant recovery tank. The coolant level
should be at
“COLD,” or a little higher.
When your engine
is warm, the level on
the dipstick should be up to
“HOT,” or a
little higher.
If you have the 5.7L LTI (Code P) engine
and this light comes on,
it means you’re
low on engine coolant.
To Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank:
If you need more coolant, add the proper
mix at the coolant recovery tank, but only
when your engine
is cool. If the tank is
very low or empty, also add coolant to the
radiator, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index for information.
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e CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator
are hot
can allow steam and scalding liquids
to
blow out and burn you badly.
Never
turn the pressure cap - even a
little
- when the engine and radiator
are hot.
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, bul
be careful not to spill
it.
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill
coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant
contains ethylene glycol,
and it will
bum if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant
on a
hot engine.
Radiator Pressure Cap (All Engines)
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 18 psi
(1 24 kPa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly installed to prevent
coolant
loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure
the arrows
on the cap line up with
the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure
cap, an
AC@ cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled
by a thermostat in the engine coolant
system. The thermostat stops the flow of
coolant through the radiator until the
coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When
you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
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3.4L L32 (Code S)
Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the
cap again and look
at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cont.)
Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Following 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 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
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change” -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper
viscosity. The
“SH” or “SG”
designation may be shown alone
or
in combination with others,
such as “SH/CD,”
“SH, SG,
CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To deter-
mine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
ITEM
NO.
2
3
4
SERVICE
5W-30 or SAE 1OW-30)’ see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
Chassis Lubrication
- Lubricate
the suspension and steering
linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and
InsDection
- 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.
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s)
Inspection
- Inspect the belt(s)
for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed. (Belts can have many
small cracks
in individual ribs
without affecting performance.)
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 and boil protection,
corrosion inhibitor level and
maintains proper engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace
if they
are cracked, swollen or deterior-
ated. 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.
* An Emission Control Service.
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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 (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Engine
Oil Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in
Engine Coolant Level Check the engine
oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
Check the windshield washer fluid level
in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
Windshield Washer
Fluid Level necessary. See “Windshield
Washer Fluid”
in the Index for further details.
further details.
the Index for further details.
At Least Once
a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation.
Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for
further details.
Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should
be done every
15 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems”
in the Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
CHECK
I OR SERVICE
I
Hydraulic Clutch
System Inspection
WHAT TO DO I
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See “Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid
loss
in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once.
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Acceleration Slip Regulation
System
..................... 128
System Warning Light
......... 96
Accessory Power. Retained
....... 56
Add-on Electrical Equipment
..... 227
And
Cruise Control
........... 79
Adding Coolant
................ 199
Additives. Engine Oil
............ 190
AirBags
...................... 26
How the System Works
........ 27
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped
Chevrolet
................. 30
Readiness Light .............. 27
Air Cleaner
.................... 19 I
Air Conditioner Controls ......... 1 10
Air Control Knob
............... 108
Air Filter Replacement ........... 192
Alignment and Tire Balance.
Wheel
...................... 219
Aluminum Wheels
.............. 224
AMFM Stereo
With Cassette Tape Player
...... I13
With Compact Disc Player ...... 116
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............ 121
Anti-Lock Brakes
.............. 127
System Warning Light
......... 95
To Use
..................... 128
Appearance Care
............... 220
Appearance Care and Materials
.... 226 Appearance Care.
Service and
..... 179
Ashtray and Lighter
............. 89
Ashtray. Front
................. 89
ASR ......................... 128
And Cruise Control
........... 79
System Warning Light ......... 96
Audio Systems ................. I 12
Audio Systems. Comfort Controls and
................. 107
Automatic
Transmission
................ 60
Transmission Fluid
............ I94
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
.......... 66
Axle. Rear
.................... 197
Babies. Smaller Children
and (Safety Belts)
............. 34
Balance. Wheel Alignment
and Tire
.................... 219
Battery
....................... 204
Battery Replacement. Remote Lock
Control
..................... 50
BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program. GM Participation
in ......... 259
Before Leaving
on a Long Trip .... 137
Belt Routing
................... 236
Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.............. 2 1
Bi-Level Heating ............... I09
Blizzard.
If You’re Caught in a ... 141
Box. Glove .................... 86 Brakes
Adjustment
.................. 204
Anti-Lock (ABS)
............. 127
Fluid ....................... 203
Master Cylinder
.............. 202
Parking
..................... 66
Pedal Travel
................. 204
System Parts. Replacing
........ 204
System Warning Light
......... 94
Trailer
...................... 145
Wear
...................... 203
Braking (Control of
a Vehicle) ..... 126
Braking
in Emergencies .......... 129
“Break.111.
.. New Vehicle ........ 55
Brightness Control .............. 80
Bulb Replacement
.............. 205
Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
.................. 209
Front Turn Signal
............. 210
Headlights
.................. 205
Rear Lights
.................. 205
Rear Sidemarker .............. 2 IO
Bulbs. Halogen ................. 211
Bulbs. Replacement
............. 231
Canadian Roadside Assistance
... 261
Capacities and Specifications
...... 232
Carbon Monoxide
.............. 52
Care Appearance
................. 220
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 120

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Hood Release
See Page 184
Engine Oil Dipstick and- Fill Cap
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)
See Page 188
Engine Oil Dipstick and /
Fill Cap
(5.7L LTl (Code P) Engine)
See Page 188
Cold Tire Pressure
See Tire-Loading Information label on the
inside of
the rear edge of the driver’s door.
See Page 212

Fuel
Capacity 15.5 U.S. Gal. (58.7 L).
Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane or
higher for the 3.4L L32 (Code
S) engine,
9 1 octane or higher for the 5.7L LT 1
(Code P) engine. See Page 181 See Page 201
\Battery
The
Delco Freedom@ battery needs
no water.
See Page 204
Cooling System Reservoir
Check coolant at the coolant recovery tank
by using the dipstick. Add coolant at the
coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be
at or a little above the “FULL HOT” mark
on the dipstick when the engine
is warm.
If the engine is cool, the level should be at
”FULL COLD” on the dipstick.
See Page 199
‘Spare Tire Pressure
Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa).
See Page 176