1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO automatic transmission

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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level
is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter at
100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a
cold check or in the
HOT area or cross-hatched area
for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back
in all the way.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid
to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot
check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint
(0.5 L). Don ’t overfill. We recommend you use only
fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that
label is made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is
not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level
as
described under “How to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all
the way.
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HORN INJECTOR
ENG SEN
IGNITION
A/C-CRUISE
Usage
Horn Relay
Fuel Injectors
~ Mass Air Flow, Heated Oxygen
fl Sensor, Reverse Lockout Solenoid.
Skip Shift Solenoid, Automatic
Transmission, Brake Switch
V6 VIN K: Electronic Ignition Control Module
V8 VIN P: Ignition Coil Module,
Crankshaft Position
Sensor, Ignition Coil
Air Conditioning Compressor
Relay; Cruise Control Switches
and Module
Relay
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
Usage
Air Conditioning Compressor
Anti-Lock Brake SystedTraction
Control System (ASR)
Cooling Fan
1
Air Pump
Cooling Fan
2
Not Used
Fog Lamps
Cooling Fan
3
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Ashtray" ................................ 194
Automatic Transmission Indicator
............. 73
Back-up ............................... 1141
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............. 92 1
Cluster ................................. 161
Console
................................ 194
Dome
................................ 906
Door Courtesy
............................ 74
Fog
.................................... 885
Front Parking and Turn Signal .............. 3057
GloveBox
.............................. 194
Headlamp (Low-Beam) ................. H-435 1
Headlamp (High-Beam) ................ H-4352
Heater and A/C Control
..................... 37 High-Beam Indicator
.................... 161
Indicator Lights
.......................... 161
Interior Door Handle
....................... 74
License
................................. 194
Reading
............................... 212-2
Rear
Courtesy ............................ 562
Sidemarker
............................ 194
Tail Only
............................... 194
TaiVStoplTurn
.......................... 2057
Trunk
.................................. 562
Turn Signal Indicators
..................... 161
*Manual transmission only
.
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Engine
Type VIN Engine Code
K ...................... V6
VIN Engine Code P ...................... V8
Fuel Delivery
.................... Fuel Injection
Valve Arrangement
.................... In-Head
Piston Displacement
VIN Engine Code
K ............ 23 1 CID (3.8L)
VIN Engine Code
P ......... .I - - 350 CID (5.7L)
Firing Order VIN Engine Code
K ............ 1-6-5-4-3-2
VIN Engine Code
P ......... 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Wheel Nut Torque
........... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Thermostat Temperature Specification
.................... 1 80" F (82 O C)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Type
................................. hook
Length
..................... 24 inches (610 mm)
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
li
Air Conditioning? ............. See the refngerant /.
information label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill
.............. 10 pints (4.7 L)*
Overhaul VIN Engine Code
K ........ 17.6 pints (8.3 L)*
VIN Engine Code
P ....... 2 1.6 pints. ( 10.2 L)*
Cooling System
With Manual Transmission
.... 12.5 quarts (11.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission . . 12.3 quarts (11.6 L)
VIN Engine Code
K
With Manual Transmission . . 12.5 quarts (1 1.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission . 12.3 quarts (1 1.6 L)
VIN Engine Code P
With Manual Transmission
. 15.3 quarts (14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission . 15.1 quarts. (14.3 L)
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Crankcase .................. 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)**
Fuel Tank
.................. 15.5 gallons (58.7 L)
Manual Transmission
Five-Speed
................. 5.9 pints (2.8 L)*
Six-Speed .................. 8.0 pints (3.8 L)*
Rear Axle Lubricant .............. 3.5 pints (1.7L)
?Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer.
Vehicle Dimensions
Length 193.2 inches (4 908 mm)
Width
74.1 inches (1 883 mm)
Height 5 1.3 inches (1 303 mm)
Wheelbase
101.1 inches (2 566 mm)
Front Tread 60.7 inches (1 542 m: ‘
Rear Tread 60.6 inches (1 540 mm)
*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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Short TriplCity Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This
is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you
operate your vehicle under any
of these conditions is that
these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez
your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
Short TriplCity Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
Change (or
3 months, whichever
occurs first).
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
Short TriplCity Intervals
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) of Trailering: Rear
Axle Fluid Change (Vehicles Towing Trailers).
At the First 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Rear Axle Fluid
Change (Limited-Slip Differential).
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving
in dusty conditions. Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine
oil to break
down slowel:
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first).
At the First 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Rear Axle Fluid
Change (Limited-Slip Differential).
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles (25
000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on
the following pages.
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