1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO coolant level

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If you use an improper coolant mixture, your
engine could overheat and be badly damaged.
The repair
cost wouldn't be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mixture can
freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core
and other parts.
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year,
have your dealer check your cooling system.
I 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.
Checking Coolant
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.
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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, a
GM thermostat
is recommended.
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid
reservoir is toward the
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.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top
of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be
at the full cold mark. If necessary,
add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark.
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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
pegorm these underhood checks at eachfielfill.
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 mixture 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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Dolby
B Noise Reduction 3-13
Door Last Door Closed Locking Feature
................ 2-6
Lockout Prevention
............................ 2-6
Locks
....................................... 2-4
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-32
Driver Position
................................. 1 - 12
Driver’s Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable
..... 2-23
Driving City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-36
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-25
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-34
8 .......................
Downshifting .................................. 2-36
Throughwater
............................... 4-19
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2 Electrical
Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.28.3.23. 6.62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Engine
.................................. 6-10’6-11
Coolant ..................................... 6-26
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-28
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-32
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-80
Exhaust
..................................... 2-41
FuseBlocks
................................. 6-64
Identification
................................ 6-62
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-32
Overheating
................................. 5-14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-42
Specifications
................................ 6-69
Starting Your
................................ 2-27
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
............... 4-37
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6-13
Additives
................................... 6-17
Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure Gage
................................ 2-83
Used
....................................... 6-17
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-14
Whentochange
.............................. 6-17
Ethanol
........................................ 6-5
Exhaust’Engine
................................ 2-41
Exit Lighting
............................. 2-20. 2-53
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