2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO recommended oil

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Caution
Do not power wash any
component under the hood that
has this
esymbol.
This could cause damage that
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Vehicles equipped with an
accessory ground effects
package have reduced ground
clearance. Damage can occur in
automatic car washes, when
approaching curbs, or on steep
inclines. Do not use automatic car
washes. Approach curbs and
inclines with caution.
If using an automatic car wash,
comply with the car wash
instructions. The windshield wiper
and rear window wiper, if equipped,
must be off. Remove any accessories that may be damaged
or interfere with the car wash
equipment.
Rinse the vehicle well, before
washing and after, to remove all
cleaning agents completely. If they
are allowed to dry on the surface,
they could stain.
Dry the finish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
spotting.Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat
sealant/wax materials is not
recommended. If painted surfaces
are damaged, see your dealer to
have the damage assessed and
repaired. 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 the vehicle's finish if they
remain on painted surfaces. Wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive
cleaners that are marked safe for
painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See
your dealer for approved cleaning
products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber,
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint
as damage can occur.Caution
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
may damage it. Use only
non-abrasive waxes and polishes
that are made for a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish on the
vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or
covered whenever possible.

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.Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no
more soil can be removed.
. For solid soils, remove as much
as possible prior to vacuuming.
To clean:
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free colorfast cloth with water.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint
transfer to the fabric or carpet.
2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does
not drip from the cleaning cloth.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the
center. Fold the cleaning cloth
to a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no
longer any color transfer from
the soil to the cleaning cloth. 5. If the soil is not completely
removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
water.
If the soil is not completely
removed, it may be necessary to
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
hidden area for colorfastness before
using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
use a soft bristle brush to remove
dirt that can scratch the surface.
Then gently clean by rubbing with a
microfiber cloth. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically
hand wash the microfiber cloth
separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Instrument Panel, Leather,
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces,
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth
dampened with water to remove
dust and loose dirt. For a more
thorough cleaning, use a soft
microfiber cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution.

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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 335
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 337
Special Application Services
Special ApplicationServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Additional Maintenanceand Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 349
General Information
Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
the required maintenance for the
vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may
also help to maintain the value of
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the
responsibility of the owner to have
all required maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians
who can perform required
maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have
up-to-date tools and equipment for
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
dealers have extended evening and
Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online
scheduling to assist with service
needs.
Your dealer recognizes the
importance of providing
competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained
technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil
changes and tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper
maintenance can lead to costly
repairs and may not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended fluids,
and lubricants are important to
keep the vehicle in good working
condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that
are not approved by GM
performed on the vehicle. The
use of flushes, solvents, cleaners,
or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could damage
the vehicle, requiring expensive
repairs that are not covered by
the vehicle warranty.

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Service and Maintenance 337
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0261.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See Tire Pressure
0 299.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection 0305.
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See Washer Fluid
0 273.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at least once
a year and the oil life system must
be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See
Engine Oil Life System 0263.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0305.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0261 and
Engine Oil Life System 0263. .
Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0267.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0273.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0325. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 278.
. Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0299.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0305.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 265.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0325.

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Service and Maintenance 343
Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required. Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0346 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
If the vehicle is a Camaro High Performance model, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Camaro High
Performance supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be
obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8 Speed) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925, in Canada 19353430).
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. SeeCooling System 0267.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 261.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Manual Transmission (L4 and V6 Engines) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 337 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 124
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Matching Active Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 166
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Mirrors (cont'd)
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 47
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N
Navigation OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 212
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 263
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . .119
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 85
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 358 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Operation Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 160
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 364
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 278
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 219
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242