1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

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rhe cap is behind a hinged door on the
left side
of your vehicle.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise). Be
careful not to spill gasoline. Clean
gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as
?ossible. See “Cleaning the Outside of
Your Chevrolet” in the Index.
When you put the cap back on,
turn it to
the right until you hear at least three
:licks.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get
one for you. If you get the wrong
type, it may not
fit and your fuel tank
and emissions system might be dam-
aged.
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Checking Things under
the
Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the handle
inside the vehicle.
In
Then go to the front of the vehicle and
pull up on the hood release.
Lift the hood.
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1. Battery
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
5. Air Cleaner (if equipped)
3.4L L32 (Code S
6. Oil Fill Cap
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
8. Power Steering Reservoir
9. Windshield Washer Reservoir
10. Engine Fan
11. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped)
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5.7L LT1 (Code P)
Vhen you open the hood you’ll see:
1. Battery
2. Engine Coolant Reservoir
3. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
5. Air Cleaner
(if equipped)
6. Oil Fill Cap
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir
8. Power Steering Reservoir
9. Windshield Washer Reservoir
10. Engine Fans
11. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) Before
closing the hood, be sure all the
filler
caps are on.
Then just pull the hood down and close
it firmly.
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Engine Oil
If the “LOW OIL” light on the instrument
panel comes on,
it means you need to
check your engine oil level right away.
For more information, see “Low Oil
Light” in the Index. You should check
your engine oil level regularly; this
is an
added reminder.
3.4L L32 (Code S)
It’s a good idea to check your engine oil
every time you get fuel. In order to get an
accurate reading, the oil must be warm
and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
5.7L LTl (Code P)
rurn off the engine and give the oil a few
ninutes to drain
back into the oil pan. If
rrou don’t, the
oil dipstick might not show
he actual level.
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To Check Engine Oil
(3.4L L32 (Code S) Engine)
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or cloth, then push it back in
all the way. Remove it again, keeping the
tip lower, and check the level.
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To Check Engine Oil
(5.7L LTl (Code P) Engine)
Pull out the dipstick slightly. Pinch the
end
of the dipstick tube as you remove
the dipstick to wipe the oil from it. Then
push it all the way back in. Now remove
it without pinching the tube, keeping the
tip lower.
3.4L L32 (Code S)
When to Add Oil:
f the oil is at or below the “ADD” line,
hen you’ll need to add some oil. But you
nust use the right kind. This section
:xplains what kind
of oil to use. For
:rankcase capacity, see “Capacities and
ipecifications” in the Index.
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Don’t add too much oil. If your engine
has
so much oil that the oil level gets
above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine
could be damaged.
5.7L LT1 (Code P)
lust fill it enough to put the level some-
where
in the proper operating range. Push
:he dipstick all the
way back in when you’re
:hrough.
What Kind of Oil to Use:
Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the
proper quality for your vehicle will be
identified with
this new “starburst”
symbol. The “starburst” symbol
indicates that the
oil has been certified
by the American Petroleum Institute
(API), and
is preferred for use in your
gasoline engine.
You should look for this on the front of
the
oil container, and use only oils that
display this new symbol.
You should also use the proper
viscosity
oil for your vehicle, as shown
in the following chart.
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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
WEATHER

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ONE OF THESE
LABELS
SAE CW-30 PREFERRED
COLD
WEATHER
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-M NOR SAL 10W.30
ORADE OIU ARE A E, ME 30 GRADE
40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED.
MAY BE USED AT Ttmr~nnTURES ABWE
As shown in the 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.
[f you cannot find oils with the new
‘starburst” symbol on the front of the
;ontainer, you should look for and use
3ils containing the following three
:hings:
SH or SG
“SH’ or “SG” must be on the oil
container
, either by itself or
combined with other quality
designations, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH, SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. These
letters show American Petroleum
Institute
(API) levels of quality.
SAE
5W-30
Energy Conserving I1
Oils
with these words on the
container will help you save fuel. These
three things are usually included
in a doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on
most containers.
If you cannot find oils
with the “starburst” symbol, you should
look for oils with the doughnut shaped
symbol, containing the three things
noted above.
NOTICE:
If you use oils that do not have
either the “starburst” symbol or an
API SH or SG designation, you can
cause engine damage not covered
by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM
Engine Oil) meets all the requirements
for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives:
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your
Chevrolet dealer
is ready to advise if
you
think something should be added.
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