1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine oil

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Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half
DEX-COOL@ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum parts. Use
GM Engine Coolant
Supplement (sealer)
(GM Part No. 3634621) with any
complete coolant change.
If you use this mixture, you
don’t need to add anything else.
CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling syste.m
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning
system is set for the proper coolant mix. With
plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could
get too hot but
you wouldn’t get the overheat
warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or
others could be burned.
Use a 50/50 mix of clean
water and
DEX-COOL@ coolant.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
[f you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
lave your dealer :ck your cooling system.
NOTICE:
If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to
add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to
improve the system. These can be harmful.
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Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care” in
the Index.
Brake Wear
Unless you have the four-wheel disc brake option, your
Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard
all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you are pushing
on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains
will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
1. Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper.
2. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths
(preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the
outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.
3. Keep changing to a clean section of the cloth.
4. When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately
dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a
cleaning ring.
Fabric Protection
Your Chevrolet has upholstery and carpet that has been
treated with Scotchgard” Fabric Protector, a
3M
product. It protects fabrics by repelling oil and water,
which are the carriers of most stains. Even with this
protection, you still need to clean your upholstery and
carpet often to keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stair-
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess stain.
2. Follow the solvent-type instructions
described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain
if left
on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them
to spread.
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Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit
juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can
be removed as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with
cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area with a watedbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water,
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed
as follows:
1. Carefully scrape off excess
stain.
2. Clean with cool water and allow to dry.
3. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have
to do it more than once.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth
and a vinyl/leather cleaner. See your dealer for
this product.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let the
leather dry naturally.
Do not use heat to dry.
For stubborn stains, use a leather cleaner. See your
dealer for this product.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned
cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish
on leather.
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the
finish, it can harm the leather.
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Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Chevrolet
by hand may be
necessary to remove residue from the
paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning
products from your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and
Materials’’ in the Index.)
Your Chevrolet has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. necessary,
use non-abrasive cleaners that
are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their
toll over a period
of years.
You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Chevrolet garaged or covered
whenever possible.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat
paint finish. Your
convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use
an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and
hanging cloths. High pressure car washes may cause
I i water to enter your vehicle.
I NOTICE: I When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade. Use
a mild -soap, lukewarm water and
a soft sponge. A
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents. finish or leave swirl marks.
can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the
chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush
When
you clean the top, put one hand under it to
support
it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top
evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain
on
the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty,
use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the
entire vehicle,
then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
Foreign materials such
as calcium chloride and other
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
HORN
INJECTOR
ENG SEN IGNITION
A/C-CRUISE
Usage
Horn Relay
Fuel Injectors
Mass Air Flow, Heated Oxygen
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
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
Systeflraction Control
System (ASR)
Cooling Fan
1
AIR Pump
Cooling Fan
2
Not Used
Fog Lamps
Cooling Fan
3
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The following approximate capacities are given in
U.S. and metric conversions.
Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Air Conditioning?
............. See the refrigerant
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 ........ 21.6 pints. (10.2 L)*
With Manual Transmission
.... 12.5 quarts (1 1.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission
. 12.3 quarts (1 1.6 L)
With Manual Transmission
.... 12.5 quarts (1 1.8 L)
With Automatic Transmission
. 12.3 quarts (1 1.6 L)
Cooling System
VIN Engine Code
K
VIN Engine Code P
With Manual Transmission
... 15.3 quarts (14.5 L)
With Automatic Transmission 15.1 quarts. (14.3 L)
With Oil and Filter Change
Crankcase
3800 (VIN K) ............ 4.5
quarts (4.3L)**
5.7L (VIN
P) ............. 5.0 quarts (4.7L)**
Fuel Tank .................. 15.5 gallons (58.7 L)
Manual Transmission
Five-Speed
.................. 6.8 pints (3.2L)*
Six-Speed
................... 8.0 pints (3.8L)*
Rear Axle Lubricant
.............. 3.5 pints (1.7L)
*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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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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