Engine Oil Change Interval; Manifold Heat Control Valve; Engine Oil Filter Replacement - Chevrolet 1971 Camaro Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Change Interval
Change oil each 4 months. If
more than 6,000 miles are driven
in a 4-month period, change oil
each 6,000 miles.
In certain types of service in-
cluding:
• operation under dusty condi-
tions,
• trailer pulling,
• extensive idling, or
• short trip operation at freezing
temperatures (engine not thor-
oughly warmed up),
the oil change interval should not
exceed 2 months, or 3,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. Operation
in dust storms may require an im-
mediate change of oil. See your
Chevrolet dealer for advice on the
frequency of oil and filter changes
under unusual driving conditions.
The above recommendations
apply to the first change as well as
subsequent oil changes. The oil
change interval for your Camaro
engine is based on the use of oils
that meet. the requirements indi-
cated in the section on "Engine Oil
Recommendations." Oil change in-
tervals longer than those listed
above will result in serious reduc-
tion in engine life and may affect
Chevrolet's obligation under the
provisions of the New Vehicle War-
ranty.
A high quality MS oil meeting
General Motors Standard GM
6041-M was installed in your en-
gine at the factory. It is not neces-
sary to change this factory-installed
oil prior to the recommended nor-
mal change period. However, the
oil level should
be
checked more
frequently during the break-in pe-
riod since somewhat higher oil con-
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sumption is normal until the piston
rings become seated.
Manifold Heat
Control Valve
Every 6,000 miles or 4 months,
check heat control valve for free-
dom of operation.
If
shaft is stick-
ing free it up with GM Manifold
Heat Control Solvent or its equiva-
lent.
Engine Oil Filter
Replacement
The engine oil filter should be
replaced at the first oil change and
every second oil change thereafter.
This recommendation is based on
the use of engine oils that meet the
requirements indicated in the sec-
tion on "Engine Oil Recommenda-
tions," and the use of a quality oil
filter. AC Oil Filters provide maxi-
mum engine protection.