2023 CHEVROLET CAMARO recommended oil

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3.6L V6 Engine (LGX)
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
6.2L V8 Engine (LT1)
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and 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.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled
with DEX-COOL engine coolant. See
Maintenance Schedule 0300 and
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0304.
The following explains the cooling system
and how to check and add coolant when it
is low. If there is a problem with engine
overheating, see Engine Overheating 0245.
What to Use
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such as
alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. With plain water or
the wrong mixture, the engine could get
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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.
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, 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.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright
metal moldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.

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Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so
that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean
spots with water and mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
.When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge
or soft, lint-free cloth dampened with
water.
.When heavily soiled, use warm soapy
water.
Vinyl/Rubber
If equipped with vinyl floor and rubber floor
mats, use a soft cloth and/or brush
dampened with water to remove dust and
loose dirt. For more thorough cleaning, use
a mild soap and water solution.
{Warning
Do not use cleaners that contain silicone,
wax-based products, or cleaners that
increase gloss on vinyl/rubber floor and
mats. These cleaners can permanently
change the appearance and feel of the
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Warning (Continued)
slippery. Your foot could slip while
operating the vehicle, and you could lose
control, resulting in a crash. You or
others could be injured.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft
brush attachment. If a rotating vacuum
brush attachment is being used, only use it
on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently
remove as much of the soil as possible:
.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 into 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

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Service and Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
Multi-Point VehicleInspection (MPVI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Special Application Services
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 305
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
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.
The Tire Rotation and Required Services are
the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is
recommended to have your dealer perform
these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep
the vehicle in good working condition,
improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle
emissions.

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Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0188.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) 0223
or Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo
Engine and 6.2L V8 Engine) 0223 or
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Supercharged
Engine) 0223.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal Service.
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe Service.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See Doing Your
Own Service Work 0229.
Maintenance Schedule
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Tires are rotated to achieve a more uniform
wear for all tires. The first rotation is the
most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the
tires as soon as possible, check for proper
tire inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the
wheel alignment. See
When It Is Time for
New Tires 0275 and
Wheel Replacement 0279.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 302.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0290.
Additional Required Services —Normal
Service
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
.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
0 237.

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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 or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8 Speed) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (10 Speed) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling
System 0241.
Engine Oil (2.0L L4 and 3.6L V6 Engines) Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. SeeEngine Oil0235.
Engine Oil (6.2L V8 Engine) Engine oil meeting the dexosR specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexosR is recommended. SeeEngine Oil0235.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Manual Transmission See your dealer.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Rear Axle See your dealer.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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DualAutomatic Climate Control System . . . . 168
E
Electric
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 256
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 259
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 93
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
F
FilterEngine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Front Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fuel
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 226
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 256
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 259
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
GaugesBoost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
LampsDaytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 111
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Malfunction Indicator (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Lane
Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 95
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Lights (cont'd)
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Manual
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128