1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO checking oil

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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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Automatic Transmission FIuid
When to Check and Change:
A good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to change your fluid. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How to Check:
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at a Chevrolet dealership Service
Department.
If
you do it yourself, be sure to follow all
the instructions here, or
you could get a
false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can dam-
age your transmission.
Too much can
mean that some of the fluid could
come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system, starting a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you
check your transmission fluid.
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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking
the transmission fluid level
if you have
been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90°F (32°C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic - especially in hot
weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should
be at normal operating temperature,
which is 180°F to
200°F (82°C to 93°C).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get
the vehicle warmed up
by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If
it’s colder than
50°F (lO”C), drive the
vehicle
in “D” (Third Gear) until the
engine temperature gage moves and then
remains steady for ten minutes. Then
follow the hot check procedures.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold
check is made after the vehicle has been
sitting for eight hours or more with the
engine off and is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes
if outside temperatures are 50°F
( 10°C)
or more. If it’s colder than 50°F (lO”C),
you may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level
be
low during a
cold check, you must perform a hot check
before adding fluid This will give you a
more accurate reading
of the fluid level.
To check the fluid hot or cold:
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place
With your foot on the brake pedal,
the shift lever
in
“P’ (Park).
move the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in
“F’” (Park).
minutes or more.
Let the engine run at idle for three

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Freeway Driving
............... 137
Front
Ashtray
..................... 89
Console
.................... 87
Map Lights
.................. 7 1
Seat. Manual ................ 12
Seatback Latches
............. 14
Seatbacks. Reclining
.......... 13
Towing Hook-ups ............. 154
Fuel
......................... 181
Fuel Gage
...................... 94
Fuels
in Foreign Countries ........ 182
Fuse
Block. Main ............... 229
Fuse Block. Underhood
.......... 230
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 228
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.... 97
Engine Oil Pressure ........... 99
Fuel
....................... 94
Warning Lights and Indicators
... 93
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ........ 182
Glass (Cleaning) ................ 223
GloveBox
.................... 86
GM Participation in BBB Auto Line -
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Program
.................. 259
Halogen Bulbs ............... 205
Hatch Release
.................. 5 I
Hatch Release. Remote .......... 52
Hazard Warning Flashers
......... 148
Headlight Aiming
............... 205
Headlight High/Low Beam ....... 74
Heater Controls ................ 108
Heater. Engine Coolant (Block)
.... 59
Heating
....................... 108
Highway Hypnosis
.............. 138
Hill and Mountain Roads ......... 138
Hitches
....................... 144
Hood Release
.................. 184
Hood. Checking Things underthe
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Hook.Ups. Front Towing ......... 154
Hook.Ups. Rear Towing
......... 156
Horn ......................... 72
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Recovery Tank
........ 160
How
to Add Coolant to the
Radiator
................. 16 1. 163
Hydraulic Clutch
............... 197
Hydroplaning .................. 135
Hypnosis. Highway
............. 138
Identification Number. Vehicle
.... 227
If a Tire Goes Flat .............. 166
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice
or Snow
.................... 177
Ignition Switch
................. 55
Inflatable Restraint System.
Supplemental
................ 26
Identification. Engine
............ 227 Inflation
. Tire Pressure .......... 2 15
Inside
Daymight Rearview
Mirror
...................... 82
Instrument Cluster
.............. 92
Instrument Panel
............... 91
Instrument Panel. Cleaning the
Topof
..................... 222
Interior Lights
................. 81
Jump Starting ................. 149
Key Release Button ............ 56
Keys ......................... 46
Label, Service Parts
Identification
................ 227
Lane Change Indicator,
Turn Signal and
.............. 73
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belts)
... 21
Larger Children (Safety Belts)
..... 42
Latches, Front Seatback .......... 14
Leaving Your Vehicle
............ 48
Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
.............. 68
Lighter. Ashtray and
............. 89
Lighter, Cigarette
............... 89
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ............ 27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
.................. 95
ASR
....................... 96
... 270