1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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. (See footnote-)-.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.) (Also see footnote ++.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 k--t)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
An Emission Control Service.
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rota
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
.tion
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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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 Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
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
Coolant
Supplement Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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 use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRONO-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Engine oil.
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Electrical System
............................... 6-68
Engine
.................................. 6-10. 6-11
Coolant ..................................... 6-28
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-27
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-43
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-83
Exhaust
..................................... 2-42
Fuse Blocks
................................. 6-72
Identification
................................ 6-68
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-43
Overheating
................................. 5- 14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-43
Specifications
................................ 6-74
Starting Your ................................ 2-26
Engine
Oil .................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6- 14
Additives
................................... 6-17
Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-87
Used ....................................... 6-17
When to Change
.............................. 6- 17
Etht~01
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-42
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-19. 2-56
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-44
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-59
Fabric Protection ............................... 6-60
Fan Control. Climate Control System ................ 3-2
Feature Customization ........................... 2- 18
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ... 2-22
1
Exit Lightingmelayed Illumination ............... 2-19
Remote Keyless Entry Verification
............... 2-20
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method ................. 2-21
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
.............. 2-22
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-33. 2-34
Filling
Your Tank ................................ 6-6
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-19
Filter. Engine Oil
............................... 6-17
Finish Care .................................... 6-64
Finish Damage
................................. 6-66
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-31
First
Gear. Manual Transmission .............. 2-32. 2-34
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-29
Floor Mats
.................................... 2-62
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 1-49
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-53
Folding Rear Seatback ............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat ........................... 1-3
French Language Manual ........................... ii
Front Console .................................. 2-58
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................ 6-46
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-6
Gage ....................................... 2-89
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-69
Last Door Closed LockingLockout Prevention ..... 2-20
Fourth
Gear. Manual Transmission ............ 2-33. 2-34

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.................... 2-83
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-87
Fuel
....................................... 2-89
GAWR
....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-29
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-32
GloveBox
.................................... 2-58
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-3 1
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide
en FranGais 11 .. .................................
GVWR ........................................ 4-31
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-40
Hatch
........................................ 2-11
Hatch Release
.................................. 2- 12
Hatch Release. Remote
.......................... 2-12
Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 5-2
Headlamps
.................................... 2-52
Aiming
..................................... 6-40
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-40
HighLow Beamchanger
...................... 2-46
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Wiring
..................................... 6-69
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-46
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-9 Horn
......................................... 2-44
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-26
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
................... 7-44
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-24
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-51
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-56
Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
CalipedKnuckle Maintenance
................... 7-48
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-74
Brightness Control
............................ 2-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-76
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-55
Cleaning
.................................... 6-62
.................................... J ack. Tire
5-31
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-44
Key Release Button
............................. 2-25
Keys
.......................................... 2-2

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................................. 4-3 1
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-68
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-68
Lamps
........................................ 2-52
Courtesy
.................................... 2-54
Interior
..................................... 2-54
OnReminder
................................ 2-52
Last Door Closed Locking
.................... 2-6. 2-20
Last Door Closed Locking Feature
.................. 2-6
Latches. Front Seatback
........................... 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Lighter
....................................... 2-60
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-2 1. 2-78
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.80. 4-7
ASR System Warning
..................... 2-8 1. 4.9
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-79
Check Gages
................................ 2-88
Interior
..................................... 2-54
LowCoolant
................................. 2-83
LowOil
.................................... 2-88
Low Traction
............................ 2-82. 4-9
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2-78
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-84
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
Cylinders
................................... 7-44
Leaving
Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-40
Lights
Limited-Slip Differential. Rear Axle
................ 6-27
Lockout Prevention
.............................. 2-6
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Door
........................................ 2-4 Key Lock
Cylinder Service
..................... 7-44
Power Door
.................................. 2-5
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-46
Low Coolant Light
.............................. 2-83
Low Oil Light ................................. 2-88
Low Traction Light
......................... 2-82. 4-9
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-49
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-44
Main Fuse Block
.............................. 6-70
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-76
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-51
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-43
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-49
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-5
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-66
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-84
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Mirror
................................. 2-56
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-57
Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-44
Fluid
....................................... 6-25
Shifting
..................................... 2-32
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-26

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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
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WINDSHIELD
WASHER FLUID
P6-33
ENGINE COOLANT
RECOVERY
BOTTLE
P6-28
TIRES
P6-50
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(5.7L ENGINE)
P6- 1 3
HOOD RELEASE
-
ENGINE OIL / DIPSTICK
(3800 ENGINE)
P6-12
I
HOOD
RELEASE P6-9 FUEL
DOOR P6-6
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner’s manual.
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