2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO low oil pressure

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Driving and Operating 13
Engine OilCaution
If you use the vehicle for racing or other
competitive driving, the engine may use
more oil than it would with normal use.
Low oil levels can damage the engine. For
information on how to add oil, see
Engine Oil028.
Be sure to check the oil level often during
racing or other competitive driving and
keep the 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 043.
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 Fuels025.
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.
Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours of track usage.
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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26 Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care
Vehicle Checks
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wheels and Tires
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Competition Oriented Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank andPressure 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 027 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
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 043.

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.Never scrub the hood wrap surface.
.Use a wet, non-abrasive detergent.
.Do not buff or apply polishes to the
hood wrap.
.Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To
reduce water spotting, immediately use a
silicone squeegee to remove water. Finish
with a clean microfiber cloth.
Pressure Washing
.Ensure the water pressure is kept below
14,000 kPa (2,000 psi).
.Keep water temperature below 80 °C
(180 °F).
.Use a spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide
angle spray pattern.
.Keep the nozzle at least 30 cm (1 ft) away
from and perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to
any graphics.
Cleaning Underhood Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underhood components. The usages of these
chemicals should be avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but care
must be utilized. The following criteria must
be followed:
.Water pressure must be kept below
14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
.Water temperature must be below 80 °C
(180 °F).
.Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle
spray pattern or wider must be used.
.Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
away from all surfaces.
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, flat paint, or matte or textured
finishes 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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L
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
M
Maintenance ScheduleRecommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . 41
O
OilEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
P
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . .7
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
R
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . .41
Replacement Parts
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ride Control Systems Enhanced Traction System (ETS) . . . . . . . . 24
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
S
Seat Belts
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Supplement Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
T
TiresCompetition Oriented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Towing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . 12
Traction Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
U
Using This Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
VehicleCanadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35