2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 cooling

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Driving and Operating 17
Front License Plate/Bracket
Removal (ZL1 Only)
For track use, the front license plate
and bracket can be removed from
the fascia for increased airflow.
Remove the license plate to access
the four screws that attach the
license plate bracket to the front
fascia.
Water Deflector
If operating a ZL1 on a closed
course in hot temperatures, remove
the water deflector to increase
airflow and improve cooling.
Remove the three bolts. Replace
immediately after track use to
protect the engine compartment
from water intrusion. Torque to
4.5Y (40 lb in).
Wicker Bill
A rear spoiler wicker bill is available
for LS/LT and SS with the 1LE
package only. If equipped with a
wicker bill, use the instructions for
installation.
Underbody Air Deflector Tire
Dam Kit
The underbody air deflector tire dam
kit provided with ZLE vehicles
reduces the amount of aerodynamic
lift on the front axle for better
handling. The original tire dams
must be reinstalled after the track
event. For installation, see the
instructions provided with the kit.

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34 Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care
Vehicle Checks
Engine CompartmentOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . 36
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wheels and Tires
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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36 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air filter, see
“Maintenance Schedule” in the
owner ’s manual.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air. To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the five screws and lift
the cover assembly. Use
caution not to drop any of the
loose screws.
2. Inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter.
3. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the housing cover.

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Vehicle Care 37
{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when driving.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tankand Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
{Warning
An underhood electric fan can
start up even when the engine is
not running and can cause injury.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood
electric fan.
{Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator
hoses, or other engine parts.
They can be very hot and can
burn you. Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant could
leak out. That could cause an
engine fire and can burn you. Fix
any leak before driving the
vehicle.
Caution
Do not use anything other than a
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
meets GM Standard
GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
water. Anything else can cause
damage to the vehicle’ s engine
cooling system and vehicle, which
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

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Engine Coolant
See”Engine Coolant” under
“Cooling System” in the owner’s
manual.
Engine Overheating
See “Engine Overheating” in the
owner ’s manual.
Wheels and Tires
Low-Profile Tires
If the vehicle has 285/30ZR20,
305/30ZR20, 305/30ZR19,
or 325/30ZR19 size tires, they
are classified as low-profile tires.
Caution
Low-profile tires are more
susceptible to damage from road
hazards or curb impact than
standard profile tires. Tire and/or
wheel assembly damage can
occur when coming into contact
with road hazards like potholes,
or sharp edged objects, or when
sliding into a curb. The warranty
does not cover this type of
damage. Keep tires set to the
correct inflation pressure and
when possible, avoid contact with
curbs, potholes, and other road
hazards.
Summer Tires
High Performance Summer Tires
ZL1, SS with the 1LE package, and
LS/LT with the 1LE package are
equipped with high performance
summer tires. These tires have a
special tread and compound that
are optimized for maximum dry and
wet road performance. This special
tread and compound will have
decreased performance in cold
climates, and on ice and snow. It is
recommended that winter tires be
installed on the vehicle if frequent
driving at temperatures below
approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice
or snow covered roads is expected.
See“Winter Tires” in the owner’s
manual.
Caution
High performance summer tires
have rubber compounds that lose
flexibility and may develop
surface cracks in the tread area
at temperatures below −7 °C
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Technical Data 47
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
The below values are for ZL1 (LT4 engine) vehicles only. For capacities and specifications for 1LE vehicles, see the
owner's manual.Application Capacities
Metric English
Engine Cooling System 6.2L V8 Engine (LT4) 10.4 L 11.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LT4) Low Temperature Radiator (LTR) 2.02 L 2.13
Intercooler System 4.3 L 4.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 9.5 L 10.0 qt
Real Axle Fluid (ZL1 Convertible Only) 1.1 L 1.2 qt
Real Axle Fluid (Coupe Only with eLSD) 1.5 L 1.6 qt
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) Clutch System
Lubricant (ZL1 and SS with the 1LE package) 160 ml 5.4 oz
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling

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50 Index
IndexA
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . 36
Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
B
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . 40
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
C
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 47
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . 28
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
D
Data Recorder Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . 32
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . 49
Driving
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Driving (cont'd)
Track Events and
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
E
EngineAir Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . 35
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F
Filter,Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
G
Gauges Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
H
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 39
I
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . 40