1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO transmission oil

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e
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to
the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the
weather outlook along your route?
Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date
maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as
“highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain
falling asleep at the wheel? Call
it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the same scenery, along with
the hum of the tires
on the road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush
of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t
let it happen to
you! If it
does, your vehicle can leave the road in
less than a second, and you could crash
and be injured.
What can you do about highway
hypnosis? First, be aware that
it can
happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well
ventilated,
with a comfortably cool
interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road
ahead and
to the sides. Check your
rearview mirrors and your instruments
frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull
off the road into
a rest, service, or parking area and
take
a nap, get some exercise, or both.
For safety, treat drowsiness on the
highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain
Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is
different from driving
in flat or rolling
terrain.
If you drive regularly in steep
:ountry, or
if you’re planning to visit
there, here are some tips that can make
your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Keep your vehicle
in good shape.
Check all fluid levels and also the
brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These parts can work
hard on mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills. The most
important thing
to know is this: let
your engine do some of the slowing
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Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes
so much
that they would get hot and no longer
work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around
45 mph
(70 kmh) to reduce the possibility of
engine and transmission overheating.
If you are towing a trailer and you
have an automatic transmission with
Overdrive, you may prefer to drive
in “D’
instead of Overdrive (or, as you need to,
a lower gear). Or,
if you have a manual
transmission with fifth (or sixth) gear
and you are towing a trailer, it’s better
not to use fifth (or sixth) gear. Just drive
in fourth gear (fifth gear if you have a
six-speed manual transmission) (or, as you
need to, a lower gear).
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a
hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged.
But if you
ever have to park your
rig on a
hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t
shift into
“P’ (Park) yet, or into gear
for a manual transmission.
2. Have someone place chocks under the
3. When the wheel chocks are in place,
release the regular brakes until the
chocks absorb the load.
trailer wheels.
4. Reapply the
regular brakes. Then
apply your parking brake, and then
shift to
“P” (Park), or “R” (Reverse)
for a manual transmission.
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave after
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold
the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
0 Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
4. Stop ahd have someone pick up and
of the
chocks.
store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you’re pulling a trailer. See the
Maintenance Schedule for more on this.
Things that are especially important in
trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system,
and brake adjustment. Each of these is
covered in this manual, and
the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re
trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before you start your
trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch
nuts and bolts are tight.
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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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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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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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VIN Engine Code S .................................... 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)**
Without Filter Change
................................ 4.0 qt. (3.8 L)**
With Filter Change
................................... 5.0 qt. (4.7 L)**
Fuel Tank ........................................... 15.5 gal. (58.7 L)
Five-Speed
........................................... 5.9 pt. (2.8 L)*
Six-Speed
........................................... 8.0 pt. (3.8 L)*
Rear Axle Lubricant
........................................ 3.5 pt. (1.7L)
VIN Engine Code P
Manual Transmission
Vehicle Dimensions
Tread Wheelbase
........................................... 101.1 ‘I (2 566 mm)
Front
.............................................. .60.7 ‘I (1 542 mm)
Length
.............................................. 193.2” (4 908 mm)
Coupe
............................................. 5 1.3“ (1 303 mm)
Convertible
......................................... .52.0” (1 3 12 mm)
Rear ............................................... .60.6“ (1 540 mm)
Width
............................................... 74.1 ‘I (1 883.mm)
Height
*Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic Transmission Fluid” or “Manual Transmission Fluid” in the Index.
**Recheck the oil level after filling. See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Schedule 1
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km).
When most trips are less than 10 miles
(16 km) and outside temperatures
remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as
in stop-and-go traffic.
When towing a trailer.
0 When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule
I should also be followed if the
vehicle is used for deliverv service, police,
taxi or other commercial applications.
* An Emission Control Service.
=t The U.S. En\sironmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to pellform this
maintemnce item will not
nullifi. the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
cvmpletion
cf vehicle usejul life. General
Motors, however, urges rhat all rec.*ornmended
maintenance services
he performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record.”
ITEM NO.
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 -
9
10
11
WHAT TO SERVICE
See “E,rplanation of Scheduled
Maintenunce Servicae.s”
jullowing
Schedules I and 11.
Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change*
Chassis Lubrication
Tire and Wheel Rotation
& Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
Cooling System Service”
Transmission Service Spark Plug Replacement
(3.4L L32 (Code
S) Engine)*
Spark Plug Replacement
(5.7L LTI (Code P) Engine)*
Spark Plug Wire Inspection*+
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?
Rear Axle Fluid Change
(For Vehicles
Towing Trailers
or for Vehicles with
Limited-Slip Differentials)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever occursfirst).
Every 3.000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months.
Every other oil chenge.
At 6,000 miles (10 000 km) and every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) or as necessary.
Every 30,000 miles (50
000 km) or 24 months.
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
Every 100,000 miles ( 166 000 km).
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km).
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and 11.
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