Tires; Tire Traction; Radiator Pressure Cap; Thermostat - Chevrolet 1971 Camaro Owner's Manual

• coolant meeting GM Specification
1899 M should be used.
NOTE: Alcohol or methanol base
coolants or plain water are not rec-
ommended for your Camaro at
any time.
Radiator Pressure Cap
The radiator cap, a 15 lb. pres-
sure type, must be installed tightly,
otherwise coolant may be lost and
damage to engine may result from
overheating. Radiator pressure
caps should be checked periodi-
cally for proper operation. If re-
placement is required specify AC.
Thermostat
The cooling system is protected
and controlled by a thermostat in-
stalled in the engine coolant outlet
to maintain a satisfactory operat-
ing temperature of the engine. This
thermostat is designed for continu-
ous use through both winter and
summer and need not be changed
seasonally. When replacement is
necessary, specify United Delco
parts.
Tires
The factory installed tires on
your car are selected to provide the
best all around tire performance
for all normal operation. When in-
lated as recommended in the tire
inflation placard affixed to the left
door of your vehicle, they have the
load carrying capacity to operate
satisfactorily at all loads up to and
including the full rated load speci-
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fied in that table at all normal high-
way speeds. In addition, for those
owners who prefer the utmost in
comfort, optional tire inflation
pressures may be used when loads
of four passengers or less are
carried.
For the added convenience of
owners, many Chevrolet dealers
are equipped to handle tire war-
rantyadjustments on certain makes
of tires provided on 1971 Chevro-
let cars.
TIRE TRACTION
A decrease in driving, corner-
ing, and braking traction occurs
when water, snow, ice, gravel, or
other material is on the road sur-
face. Driving practices and car
speed should be adjusted to the
road conditions.