1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine coolant

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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.
Power Steering Fluid
3800 L36 Engine
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
5.7L LT1 Ennine
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CIGAWACCY
DEFOG/SEATS
PCM
IGN
WIPEWASH WINDOWS
Usage
Cigarette Lighter, Data Link
Connector (DLC), Auxiliary
Accessory Wire
Rear Defogger Switchnimer,
Rear Defogger Timer/Relay,
Power Seats
Powertrain Control Module (PCM), EVAP Canister Purge
Vacuum Switch, EVAP Canister
Purge Valve, Transmission
Wiper Motor Assembly,
WiperNVasher Switch
Power Windows Switch
(RH, LH), Express-Down
Module, Coolant Level
Latching Module,
Convertible Top Switch
Fuse
Iff DIMMER
RADIO
Usage
Door Illumination Lamp
(LH, RH), Headlamp Switch,
Fog Lamp Switch, Instrument
Cluster, HVAC Control
Assembly, PRNDL Illumination
Lamp, Ashtray Lamp,
Radio, Steering Wheel
Controls-Radio, Rear Window
Defogger Switchmimer,
Performance/ASR Switch
Body Control Module (BCM),
Radio, Amplifier, Steering
Wheel Controls-Radio
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100,000 Miles (1 44 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under
severe service conditions listed previously
and, therefore, haven’t changed your
automatic transmission fluid, change both
the fluid and filter.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or
every 60 months since last service,.
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under
severe service conditions listed previously
and, therefore, haven’t changed your
automatic transmission fluid, change both
the fluid and filter.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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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 Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Ch - -k
Check the engine coolant levei and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant”
in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add
the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number ‘or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and
GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL TM or
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to
GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the ‘Index.
Havoline@
DEX-COOL
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM
Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Power Steering Fluid
1050017
- 1 st., or equivalent).
.DEXRON@-m Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
(GM Part NO. 1052884 - 1 Pt.,
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Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care
....................................... 3-21
Player
.................................. 3.9. 3.15
Player Errors
........................... 3-1 1. 3. I6
Storage
..................................... 2-57
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convertible Top
................................ 2-66
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-56
Coolant
....................................... 6-26
Bleedvalves
................................. 5-25
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-27
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-18
Cooling System
................................ 5- 15
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-53
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-46
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-63
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-63
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-50
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-25
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-39
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-3 Delayed Illumination
............................ 2-53
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-74
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-14
Door DELCO-LOC
I1 .............................. 3-17
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
................ 2-5
Lockout Prevention ............................ 2-5
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Downshifting
.................................. 2-35
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-30
DriverPosition
................................. 1-12
Driver’s Door Alarm DelayBhock Sensor Enable
..... 2-21
Driving
City
........................................ 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
In a Blizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding .......... 2-25. 3-20. 6-66
Electrical System
............................... 6-66
On
Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-38
9-3

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Coolant
..................................... 6-26
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-27
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-8 1
Exhaust ..................................... 2-41
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-70
Identification
................................ 6-65
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-39
Running While Parked
......................... 2-41
Starting Your
...................... 2-24.2-25. 2-26
Engineoil
.................................... 6-10
Adding ..................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-15
Checking
................................... 6-11
Used
....................................... 6-15
Whentochange .............................. 6-15
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4
Overheating
................................. 5- 14
Specifications
................................ 6-73
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-85
Exhaust. Engine
................................ 2-41
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-18. 2-53
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-42
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-57
Fabric Protection ............................... 6-57
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3- 1
Feature Customization ........................... 2- 17
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-21
Exit Lighting/Delayed Illumination
............... 2- 18 Last Door Closed
LockingLockout Prevention
..... 2- 18
Remote Lock Control Verification
................ 2-19
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
................. 2-20
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-20
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2.32. 2.33
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-17
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-15
Finish Care
.................................... 6-61
Finish Damage
................................. 6-63
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-31
First Gear. Manual Transmission
............... 2-3 1. 2-32
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-27
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-61
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2-32. 2-33
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
French Language Manual
........................... ii
FrontConsole .................................. 2-57
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
................ 6-43
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-87
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-67
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