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Caution (Continued)
level at or near the upper mark
that shows the proper operating
range on the engine oil dipstick.
LS/LT 1LE, SS 1LE, and ZL1
Change the engine oil to 0W-40 or
5W-40 that meets the dexos2
specification. If this oil is not
available, the following oils can be
used as an alternative: Valvoline
SYNPOWER MST 5W-40 or
Mobil 1 15W-50. If 15W-50 is used,
the engine oil must be changed
after the track event.
For LS/LT 1LE, add 0.9 L (1.0 qt) of
oil over the nominal fill level for a
track event. After the competitive
driving, remove the excess oil so
that the level on the dipstick is not
above the upper mark that shows
the proper operating range. During track usage, do not follow
the Engine Oil Life System status.
Change the engine oil after four
hours of accumulative track usage.
If 15W-50 oil is used, it must be
changed back to the engine oil
listed in the
“Engine Oil” section of
the owner ’s manual.
ZL1 1LE Only
Change the engine oil to Mobil
1 15W-50. Change the engine oil
after four hours of accumulative
track usage. After track usage, the
oil must be changed back to the
engine oil listed in the “Engine Oil”
section of the owner ’s manual.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
The Camaro ZL1 has a 10-speed
automatic transmission. Have the
transmission fluid set to the track
specific oil level prior to track use.
Transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours of
track use. Any transmission level
set or change should be performed
at your dealer.
Tire Pressures
Tire pressure specifications are
listed in psi (kPa). Limit the vehicle
weight to a maximum of the driver
and one passenger, with no
additional cargo.
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4. Using the hex feature on thetop of the mount, turn the top
mount 180° until the TRACK
CAMBER text is visible and the
second set of top mount holes
aligns with the strut tower
holes.
5. Reinstall the top mount bolts and torque to 29 Y
(21.4 lb ft). 6. Keep the top mount alignment
pin and bolt for reinstallation
when the struts are returned to
the street position following the
track event.
7. Verify and adjust the vehicle alignment per track alignment
specifications to optimize
vehicle performance for the
track event.
8. Verify and re-adjust the vehicle alignment as needed following
the track event.
Strut Spring Seat Adjustment
The front struts have a threaded
spring seat that allows adjustment
of the preload on the front springs.
The vehicle corner weights and front
trim heights can be adjusted. The spring seat can be adjusted
approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) up or
down from the nominal position.
Each complete turn of the spring
perch will change the vehicle height
approximately 1.4 mm (0.06 in). Do
not allow the spring seat to contact
the black dust boot when adjusting
in the maximum upward direction.
To adjust the lower spring seat:
1. Raise the vehicle so the tires are completely off the ground.
2. Loosen the lower spring seatbolt. Do not completely remove
the bolt.
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3. Turn the spring perch upwardto increase spring preload,
or downward to decrease
spring preload.
4. Torque the spring seat bolt to 10Y (7.4 lb ft).
5. Verify and adjust the vehicle alignment as needed following
the spring seat adjustment.Adjustable Rear Stabilizer Bar
(ZL1 1LE Only)
The rear stabilizer bar ends have
three attachment positions that
allow the rear roll stiffness of the
vehicle to be adjusted. The stabilizer bar stiffness
increases approximately 15% using
the rearward holes, or decreases
approximately 10% using the
forward holes.
To change the attachment position:
1. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut while holding the ball
stud end.
3. Reposition the stabilizer bar link stud to the desired hole
and tighten to 43 Y(32 lb ft).
Use the same hole position for
both sides of the vehicle.
Wheel Alignment
Track alignment specifications are
for vehicle at curb weight conditions
(full tank of fuel, zero ballast).
