2023 CHEVROLET CAMARO oil dipstick

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become loose or come off, resulting in a
crash. SeeCapacities and Specifications
0 309 for wheel nut torque specifications.
Engine Oil
Caution
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 Oil0235.
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.
3.6L (LGX) V6 Engine
Change the engine oil to 0W-40 or 5W-40
that meets the dexos2 specification. If this
oil is not available, the following oil can be
used as an alternative: Valvoline SYNPOWER
MST 5W-40. 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.
6.2L (LT1) V8 Engine
The LT1 engine is factory filled with 0W-40
dexosR oil. 0W-40 dexosR engine oil is
approved for both track and street use with
the LT1 engine. 15W-50 full synthetic engine
oil may also be used for track use, but after
track use must be changed back to 0W-40
dexosR for street use. See
Capacities and
Specifications 0309.
Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 93 at a track event.
Unleaded gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 91 may be used, but performance
will be degraded.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission fluid checked and set
to proper level prior to track usage.
Transmission fluid should be changed after
every 15 hours of track usage. 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.
Brake Fluid
Replace existing brake fluid with a qualified
high performance DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container. Brake fluid with a dry
boiling point >310 °C (590 °F) is qualified.
If high performance brake fluid is used,
replace it with GM approved brake fluid
before driving on public roads. If high
performance brake fluid is in the vehicle and
the age of the brake fluid is over a month
old or unknown, replace the brake fluid
before track events and competitive driving.
Do not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids.
Check the fluid level before each competitive
driving event.

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1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. SeeWasher Fluid 0246.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0241.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0235.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0235.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0248 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0238.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0239.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0241.
8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0256.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0286.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0286.

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3.6L V6 Engine (LGX)
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0246.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0241.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0235.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0235. 5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake
Fluid 0248 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0238.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0239.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0241. 8.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0256.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0286.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0286.

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6.2L V8 Engine (LT1)
1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0246.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0241.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil0235.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil0235. 5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake
Fluid 0248 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0238.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0239.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0241. 8.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0256.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0286.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0286.

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If the vehicle has a 6.2L V8 LT4 engine, see
the Camaro High Performance supplement.
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. SeeEngine Oil Life System 0237.
.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 0231 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
LTG 2.0L L4 Engine
LGX 3.6L V6 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar
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 0309.

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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 0231 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 (2.0L (LTG)
L4 and 3.6L (LGX) V6 Engines)
Selecting the right engine oil depends on
both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0304. Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the
dexos1 specification. Engine oils that have
been approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked with the
dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended engine
oil or equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of
extreme cold, where the temperature falls
below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may
be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will
provide easier cold starting for the engine at
extremely low temperatures. For the LT1 engine only, if 0W-40 dexosR oil
is not available, SAE 5W-30 dexos1 full
synthetic engine oil may be used for
street use.
When selecting an oil of the appropriate
viscosity grade, it is recommended to select
an oil of the correct specification. See
“Specification”
earlier in this section.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil (6.2L (LT1)
V8 Engine)
Selecting the right engine oil depends on
both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0304.
Specification
Use engine oils that meet the dexosR
specification. Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the dexosR
specification are marked with the dexosR
approved logo. See www.gmdexos.com.

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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is
changed so that the system can calculate
the next engine oil change. To reset the
system:1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 99.
2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will
change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows: 1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC with the engine off. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 099.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
The system is reset when the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message goes off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
comes back on when the vehicle is started,
the engine oil life system has not been
reset. Repeat the procedure.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission
fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the
only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle to your dealer and have it
repaired as soon as possible.
The vehicle is not equipped with a
transmission fluid level dipstick. There is a
special procedure for checking and changing
the transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be done at
the dealer. Contact the dealer for additional
information or the procedure can be found
in the service manual. To purchase a service
manual, see Publication Ordering
Information 0321.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage the
vehicle, and the damage may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Always
use the correct automatic transmission
fluid. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0304. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals
listed in
Maintenance Schedule 0300, and
be sure to use the fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0304.
Manual Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the manual
transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid
leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a
leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer
and have it repaired as soon as possible. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0304
for the proper fluid to use.
Hydraulic Clutch
For vehicles with a manual transmission, it
is not necessary to regularly check brake/
clutch fluid unless there is a leak suspected.
Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A fluid
loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
When to Check and What to Use