Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-5
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the release handle that islocated below the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel.
2. Pull up on the secondary hoodrelease. The lever is located
near the middle of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are on properly.
Then lift the hood to relieve
pressure. Pull the hood down on
the passenger side to close it firmly.
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-17
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood on
page 10‑5.
2. Locate the air filter housing on the front of the driver side
of the engine compartment.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 10‑6.
3.6 L V6 Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter Housing Shown (6.2 L V8 Engines Similar) 3. Loosen the clamp at the duct of
the air cleaner/filter housing.
4. Unlatch the retaining clips on the air cleaner/filter housing.
5. Lift cover at retaining clip location high enough to clear
retaining clips and pull cover
outward to remove cover from
the air cleaner/filter housing
hinges.
6. Pull straight up on cover, while holding the cover remove the air
filter.
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
11-8 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476).
Manual Transmission (V8 Engine) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Rear Axle (V6 Engine withAutomatic Transmission) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 (GM Part No. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678).
Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Manual Transmission) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 89021677
and Friction Modifier 1052358, in Canada 89021678 and
Friction Modifier 992694).
Rear Axle (V8 Engine) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 89021677
and Friction Modifier 1052358, in Canada 89021678 and
Friction Modifier 992694).
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
