2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil dipstick

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Caution (Continued)
level at or near the upper mark
that shows the proper operating
range on the engine oil dipstick.
The LT1 and LT4 engines are
factory filled with 0W-40 dexos2 oil.
0W-40 dexos2 engine oil is
approved for both track and street
use with the LT1 and LT4 (ZL1 only,
not ZL1 1LE) engines. 15W-50 full
synthetic engine oil may also be
used for track use and is required
on the ZL1 1LE, but after track use
must be changed back to 0W-40
dexos2 for street use. See
Capacities and Specifications 048.
Fuel
Consider using 100 octane
unleaded gasoline if the air
temperature is above 30 °C (86 °F)
at a track event. Do not use any fuel
with conditions listed in Prohibited
Fuels 029.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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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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 Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
. Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See “Engine
Oil Life System” in the owner’s
manual.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview 032
for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when

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checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
. If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is
warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean
paper towel or cloth, then push it
back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and
check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick and
the engine has been off for at least
15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil and then recheck
the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to
use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see
Capacities and
Specifications 048.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If the oil level is
above the operating range (i.e.,
the engine has so much oil that
the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows
the proper operating range), the
engine could be damaged. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of
the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 32 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 046.
Specification
Use engine oils that meet the
dexos2 specification. Engine oils
that have been approved by GM as
meeting the dexos2 specification
are marked with the dexos2
approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.