1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

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CHECK
OR SERVICE
r
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specifiedin Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood,
rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Section
D tells
you what to use.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
work only in
“P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in “N” (Neutral), push the clutch down
halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed
down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
regular brake.
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Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Steering Column Lock
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission “P” (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to “LOCK” in each shift lever
position.
0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to “LOCK” only when the shift lever is
0 With a manual transmission, the key should turn to “LOCK” only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles
with a key release button, try to turn the key to “LOCK” without pressing the
button. The key should turn to “LOCK” only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles,
the
key should come out only in “LOCK.”
in “P” (Park).
“R” (Reverse).
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in “N” (Neutral),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only.
brakes.
0 To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to “P” (Park). Then release all
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Listed below
are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
INSPECTION
1 OR SERVICE WHAT
SHOULD BE DONE
Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reininder systems are working properly. Lodk for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Steering and Insped the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
Suspension Inspection signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
Exhaust System Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
Inspection damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections or
hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged
or missing parts.
Inspection Replace parts as needed.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.)
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Rear Axle Service
Brake System
Inspection
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See “Manual Transmission” in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it
if needed. If your vehicle
is used to pull a trailer, have the rear axle gear lubricant changed every
7,500 miles
(12 500 km).
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and
no manual
adjustment is required. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serv-
iced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
If your anti-lock brake
system warning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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I NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Trans-
mission Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” designation
may be shown alone
or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH, SG, CD,”
“SG/CD,” etc.
To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.
Delco-Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part.
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
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~ M Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-111 or DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345
120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30
engine oil.
Engine oil.
Engine
oil.
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Floor
Shift Linkage
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
Chassis Lubrication Engine oil.
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Rear Axle
(Standard Differential)
I
Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271) or SAE SOW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
I
Rear Axle (Limited- I Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant, and Limited-
Slip Differential) Slip Differential.Lubricant
Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358 or equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle”
in the Index. I
Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
Windshield Washer GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515 or equivalent).
Solvent
I
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor
1
~~
a.
Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear Folding
Seat, Fuel Door Hinge,
Rear Compartment
Lid Hinges NLGI
Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil
or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).
~
Weatherstrips I Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recomme’nded replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns
indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule
I or Schedule I1
maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts, Your
owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
DATE I ODOMETER I
READING SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)
ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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