1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO radiator cap

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Checking Coolant
5.7L Engine Only
When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on the cap
of the coolant recovery tank. The coolant level should
be at
COLD, or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level on the dipstick should be up to HOT,
or a little higher.
If this light comes on, it
means you’re low on
engine coolant.
Adding Coolant to the Recovery Tank
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL’
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but only
when your engine is cool.
If the tank is very low or
empty, also add coolant to the radiator. See “Engine
Overheating” in the Index for information.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids
to blow out and burn you
badly. Never turn the pressure cap
-- even a
little -- when the engine and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful
not to spill it.
'
A CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
Radiator Pressure Cap (All Engines)
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is an 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 Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add
washer
fluid until the tank is full.
a
a
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when
it’s very cold. This
allows for expansion
if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank if it
is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicle Dimensions
Length .................. 193.2 inches (49 1 cm)
Width
.................... 74.1 inches (1 89 cm)
Height Wheelbase
.............. 101.1 inches (257 cm)
Front Tread
.............. 60.7 inches (154 cm)
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A1 163C
Battery
................................ 75-60
Engine Oil Filter VIN Engine Code
K .................... PF47
VIN Engine Code P
.................... PF25
Fuel Filter
............................. GF578
PCV Valve VIN Engine Code
K ................. CV892C
VIN Engine Code P
................. CV895C
Radiator Cap
........................... RC24
Spark Plug
VIN Engine Code
K ....... -41-921 (0.060' Gap)
VIN Engine Code P ....... -41-943 (0.050' Gap)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
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, chanee both
the fluid and filter.
U
150,000 Miles (240 000 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 Sewice.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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SERVICED BY: DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
0
cl
0
Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
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.
An Emission Control Service.
150,000 Miles (240 000 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.
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DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Methanol ...................................... 6-5
Mirrors ....................................... 2-56
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-57
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-56
Manual
..................................... 2-56
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-57
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-57
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-61
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-45
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-30
Neutral. Manual Transmission
................ 2.33. 2.34
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2-23
Nightvision
................................... 4-17
Odometer
.................................... 2-77
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-77
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-3 1
Overheating Engine ............................. 5-14
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-43
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-66
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-29
Shifting Into
................................. 2-39
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-41 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-13
Brake
...................................... 2-38
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-46
Lots
....................................... 2-13
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-42
With a Trailer
................................ 4-39
Parking Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission
.......... 2-41
Passenger Position
......................... 1-20, 1-26
Passing
....................................... 4-13
PASS-Key I1 ................................. 2-17
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-47
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-69
Remote
Control Mirror ........................ 2-57
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-32
Windows
................................... 2-44
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-57
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-19
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-12
Steering .................................... 4-11
Radiator
..................................... 5-21
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-31
Radio Reception
................................ 3-22
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-18
RAP ......................................... 2-56
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-55
9-7