1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO pressure

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine fan(s).
7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator
filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mix through the filler neck until
the
level reaches the base of the filler neck.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during
this procedure if coolant begins to flow out
of the
filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the
arrows
on the pressure cap line up like this.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator - LT1
(Code P) Engine Only
NOTICE:
The LT1 Engine (Code P) has a specific radiator
fill procedure. Failure
to follow this procedure
could cause your engine to overheat
and be
severely damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the
cooling system, including
the radiator pressure cap
and upper radiator hose, is
no longer hot. Turn the
pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops.
(Don’t press down while turning
the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down
as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Start the engine and allow it to run in idle for
approximately four minutes. By this time, the
coolant level inside
the radiator will be lower. Add
more of the proper mix through the filler neck until
the level reaches the base
of the filler neck.
10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper
level.
9. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows
on the cap line up like this.
For a complete drain, flush and refill, see your Chevrolet
dealer or a Chevrolet Service Manual.
To purchase a
service manual, see “Service Publications’’
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your
vehicle was new,
it can lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi
(420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle, you should stop as soon
as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly inflated.
The compact spare is
made
to perform well at posted speed limits for distances
up
to 3,000 miles (5 O00 km), so you can finish your trip
and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where
you
want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you
can. Your spare will last
longer and be
in good shape in case you need it again.
When the compact spare is
on the rear axle, the optional
ASR system will cycle and limit acceleration for about
the first 15 seconds of driving after each engine start.
NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an
automatic car wash
with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught on the rails. That
can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other
parts
of your vehicle.
I
I NOTICE:
If the compact spare is used as a rear tire, do not
drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/h). Damage to
the rear axle may occur if the compact spare
is
driven faster than 50 mph. This speed limitation
does not apply when the compact spare is used
as
a front tire.
Don’t use your compact spare
on some other vehicle.
And don’t mix your compact spare or wheel with other
wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare and its
wheel together.
I NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them will damage your vehicle and destroy the
chains too. Don’t use tire chains
on your compact
spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I
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1 Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
, to spill it.
Radiator Pressure Cap (All Engines)
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 18 psi (124 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap
line
up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches
a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows:
The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface.
0 The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or mud
There should not be any cargo or loading of vehicle,
except it should have a full tank of gas and one
person or
160 pounds (75 kg) on the driver’s seat.
attached to
it.
0 Tires
should be properly inflated.
0 The horizontal indicator should read “0.”
I NOTICE:
To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure to
follow these instructions
could cause damage to headlamp parts.
State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading of
plus
0.76 degrees or minus 0.76 degrees for the center of
the bubble. It
is recommended that the upper limit not exceed plus
0.4 degrees for the center of the bubble. Other drivers
may flash their bright lights at you if your adjustment is
much above plus
0.4 degrees.
If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment,
follow these steps:
To adjust the aim of your headlamps:
1. Move your vehicle to a level surface. Use a spirit
level to be sure. Be sure to remove any items that are
not part of your original equipment from the trunk
and passenger areas.
No one should be seated in the
vehicle and your fuel tank should be about half full.
Check to be sure your tires are at the correct
pressure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label which is on the
driver’s door shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven
no
more than a mile.
If you’ll be driving at speeds higher than 100 mph
(160 kmk) where it is legal, raise the “cold” inflation
pressure of each tire to
35 psi (240 kPa). When you end
this very high speed driving, reduce the “cold” inflation
pressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading
Information Label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation) you can
get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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