1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine oil

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I
lf you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and jilter at
100,000 miles (I 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for
damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. ?
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-37

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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.
7-39

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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.,
7-44

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Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Rear Axle (Standard
Differential)
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip
Differential)
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine oil.
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol
(GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB
or
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI /Grade 2, Category LB or
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) or
SAE SOW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345977) and 2 ounces
(59 ml) of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive
(GM Part
No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required.
See “Rear Axle”
in the Index.
GC-LB.
GC-LB.
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 1234624
1
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
GC-LB.
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
7-45

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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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.................... 2-8 1
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-85
Fuel ....................................... 2-87
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-28
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-3 1
GloveBox .................................... 2-57
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide
en FranCais 11
GAWR ....................................... 4-30
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-37
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 10
Hatch Release. Remote .......................... 2- 1 1
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-4
Headlamps
.................................... 2-50
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-37
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-44
OnReminder
................................ 2-50
Wiring
..................................... 6-66
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance .............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-3
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-44
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking
Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release ...................................... 6- 7
Horn ......................................... 2-42
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-25
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-40
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions .............................. 2.22
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-48
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-55
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-43
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-43
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-43
RearAxle
................................... 7-43
Steering
.................................... 7-43
Suspension
.................................. 7-43
Throttle Linkage
............................ 7-43
Brightness Control
............................ 2-52
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Cluster
..................................... 2-74
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Jack. Tire .................................... 5-27
Jump Starting ................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-40
Key Release Button
............................. 2-23
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Instrument
Panel

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................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-65
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-65
Lamps
........................................ 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-52
OnReminder
................................ 2-50
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
............. 2.5. 2. 18
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ....... 2-39
Lighter
....................................... 2-59
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.21. 2.77
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.79. 4.6
ASR System Warning
..................... 2.80. 4.8
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
CheckGages
................................ 2-87
Interior
..................................... 2-52
LowCoolant
................................. 2-82
LowOil
.................................... 2-86
Low Traction
............................ 2-81. 4-8
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7. 2-76
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-83
Limited-Slip Differential, Rear Axle
................ 6-26
Loading Your
Vehicle ........................... 4-29
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-5
Cylinders
................................... 7-40
Door
........................................ 2-3
Courtesy
.................................... 2-53
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-40
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-42
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-82
LowOilLight
................................. 2-86
Low Traction Light
......................... 2.81. 4.8
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-44
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-40
Main Fuse Block
.............................. 6-67
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-75
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-46
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Intervals ................ 7-5. 7-28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-43
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-44
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-4
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-83
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-1
Manual Mirror ................................. 2-55
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-55
Manual Transmission
....................... 2-24. 2-31
Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Shifting
..................................... 2-31
Starting Your Ennine
.......................... 2-24
Long
Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-63

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Mirrors
....................................... 2-55
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-56
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-55
Manual
..................................... 2-55
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-55
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-56
Visorvanity
................................. 2-60
MountainRoads
................................ 4-23
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-43
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-29
Neutral. Manual Transmission
................ 2.32. 2.33
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-22
Nightvision
................................... 4-16
Odometer
.................................... 2-75
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-75
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-30
Overheating Engine
.............................. 5- I4
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-39
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-63
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-28
Shifting Into
................................. 2-38
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-40 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-36
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-40
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-38
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-26
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key
I1 ................................. 2-16
Power Parking
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .......... 2-39
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Option Fuses
................................ 6-66
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-56
Seat ......................................... 1-3
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-30
Windows
................................... 2-42
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-54
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-26
Problems on
the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-29
Radio Reception
................................ 3-19
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-17
RAP
......................................... 2-54
Reading
Lamps ................................ 2-54
9-7