1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO tires

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When to Check: Check your tires once a
month or more. Don’t forget your
compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi
(420 kPa).
How to Check: Use a good quality
pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Simply looking at the tires will not tell
you the pressure, especially if you have
radial tires
- which may look properly
inflated even
if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them
inspected and rotated at the mileages
recommended
in the Maintenance
Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance
Services” in the Index.
[f you don’t have P245/50ZR16 size tires
use the rotation pattern shown above for
your size tires.
4-
f you have P245/50ZR16 size tires, they
nust roll in
a certain direction for the best
werall performance. The direction is
hown by an arrow on both sidewalls.
3ecause these tires are directional, they
hould be rotated as shown
in the
:xample above. These tires should only
,e moved from front to rear and rear to
ront on the same side of the vehicle.
ifter the tires have been rotated, adjust
he front and rear inflation pressure as
.hown on
the Tire-Loading Information
abel. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
u-operly tightened. See “Wheel Nut
rorque” in the Index.
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One way to tell when it’s time for new
tires is to check the treadwear indicators,
which
will appear when your tires have
only
2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread
remaining.
You need a new tire if:
0 You can see the indicators at three or
more places around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing
through
the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut
or snagged deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire
has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that can’t be repaired
well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you
need, look at the Tire-Loading
Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it
was new had a Tire Performance Criteria
Specification (TPC Spec) number on each
tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones
with that same TPC Spec
number. That way, your vehicle
will
continue to have tires that are designed to
give proper endurance, handling, speed
rating, traction, ride and other things
during normal service on your vehicle. If
your tires have an all-season tread design,
the TPC number
will be followed by a
“MS” (for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those
not having a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load range,
speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original
tires.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the
system developed by the United States
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature
performance. (This applies only to
vehicles sold
in the United States.)
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based
on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
Fa
example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due
to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction - A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are: A,
B, and C. They represent
the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces
of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and does
not include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature - A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest),
B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to
the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade
C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Those grades are molded on the sidewalls
of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or
optional equipment on General Motors
vehicles may vary with respect to these
grades, all such tires meet General Motors
performance standards and have been
approved for use on General Motors
vehicles.
All passenger type (P Metric)
tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements
in addition to these grades.
. . .218

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rire Chains
NOTICE:
If your Chevrolet has P235/55R16 or
P245/50ZR16 size
tires, don’t use tire
chains; they can damage your vehicle.
If you have other tires, use tire chains
only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class “S” type chains that are the
proper size for your tires. Install
them on the rear tires and tighten
them as tightly
as possible with the
ends securely fastened. Drive slowly
and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten
them. If the contact
continues, slow down
until it stops.
Driving too fast
with chains on will
damage your vehicle.
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Appearance Care
:member, cleaning products can be
.zardous. Some are toxic. Others can
lrst into flame
if you strike a match
. get them on a hot part of the vehicle.
]me are dangerous
if you breathe
eir fumes
in a closed space. When
)u use anything from a container to
ean your Chevrolet, be sure to follow
the manufacturer‘s warnings and
instructions. And always open your
doors or windows when you’re
:leaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle:
0 Gasoline
0 Benzene
Naphtha
0 Carbon Tetrachloride
0 Acetone
0 Paint Thinner
0 Turpentine
a Lacquer Thinner
0 Nail Polish Remover
They can
all be hazardous - some
more than others
- and they can all
damage your vehicle, too.
. . .220

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1 Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of
your Chevrolet may be necessary to
remove residue from the paint finish.
You
can get GM approved cleaning products
from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care
and Maintenance Materials”
in the Index.)
Your Chevrolet has a “basecoat/clearcoat”
paint finish. The clearcoat gives more
depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat.Always use waxes and polishes
that are non-abrasive and made for a
basecoatklearcoat paint finish.
NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive
polishing on a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish may
dull the finish or
leave swirl marks.
. . .224
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
NOTICE:
When using an automatic car wash,
set your heating or cooling system to
“VENT”
with the fan speed set to
the second highest speed. This
will
prevent high pressure water from
entering around your top.
Your convertible top should be cleaned
often. Use
a mild soap, lukewarm water
and a soft brush. Don’t use any harsh
cleaners or bleaching agents on the top.
They can damage the material.
When the top is really dirty, use a
mild
foam-type cleaner. Use a cloth or sponge
to remove the dirt.
Thoroughly rinse the top and dry
it before
lowering
it. A damp top causes wrinkles.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating similar to the painted surface
of
your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners
on them because
you
could damage this coating. After rinsing
thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
If you have aluminum wheels, don’t
use an automatic car wash that has
hard silicon carbide cleaning brushes.
These brushes can take off the
protective coating.
Tires
Your Chevrolet dealer has a GM White
Sidewall Tire Cleaner.
You can use a stiff
brush
with the cleaner.
When applying a tire dressing always takt
care to wipe off any overspray or splash
from painted surfaces. Petroleum-based
products may damage the paint finish.

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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.
. . .244

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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.
. . .246

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Care Compact Discs
............... 121
Safety Belts
................. 223
Cassette And Compact Disc
Storage
..................... 87
Cassette Tape Player. AMFM
Stereo
with .................. 1 13
Cassette Tape Player.
Care of Your
................. 120
Chains. Tire
................... 220
Changing a Flat Tire ............. 167
Check Gages Light
.............. 100
Checking Things under
the Hood . . 184
Checking Your Restraint Systems
. . 43
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 225
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance
.................. 260
Child Restraints
................ 35
Rear Seat
................... 37
Right Front Seat
.............. 39
Top Strap
................... 36
Where to Put the
.............. 35
Children (Safety Belts) ........... 34
Children. Larger (Safety Belts)
.... 42
Cigarette Lighter
................ 89
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and ....... 228
City Driving
................... 136
Cleaner. Air ................... 191
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
............ 224
Convertible Top
.............. 224 Cleaning
Fabric
...................... 221
Glass
....................... 223
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....... 221
Instrument Panel. Top
of ....... 222
Leather
..................... 222
Outside of Your Chevrolet
...... 223
Problems. Special
............. 222
Tires
....................... 224
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
...... 223
Vinyl ...................... 222
Windshield and Wiper Blades
... 223
Clock. Setting the
............... 112
Close-Out Panel
................ 88
Clutch. Hydraulic ............... 197
Comfort Controls
............... 108
Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
.................... 107
Compact Disc. To Play a
......... 1 17
Compact
Disc Player. AMFM
Stereo
with .................. 116
Compact Disc Storage.
Cassette and
................. 87
Compact Discs. Care
of Your ...... 121
Compact Spare Tire
............. 176
Compartments. Storage and
....... 86
Console. Front
................. 87
Control of a Vehicle
............. 126
Control.
Loss of ................ 132 Controls
Air Conditioner
.............. 110
Brightness .................. 80
Comfort .................... 108
Features and
................. 45
Heater
...................... 108
Main Light
.................. 80
Remote Lock ................ 49
Seat
........................ 12
Convertible Top
................ 101
Installing the Boot Cover ....... 102
To Lower
................... 101
To Raise .................... 103
Convex Outside Mirror
.......... 82
Coolant Adding
..................... 199
Engine
..................... 198
Heater. Engine ............... 59
How to Add to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
............. 160
How to Add to the Radiator
. . 161. 163
Temperature Gage. Engine
...... 97
Cooling
....................... 110
Cooling System ................ 158
Courtesy Lights
................ 81
Courtesy Transportation .......... 261
Covered Visor Vanity Mirror
...... 89
Cruise Control
................. 76
ASR and
.................... 79
Passing Another Vehicle
While Using
............... 78
... 268