Fuel Filter; Rear Axle; Manual Transmissions; Automatic Transmissions Fluid Recommendations - Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1971 Owner's Manual

Fuel Filter
Replace carburetor inlet filter
element every 12 months or 12,000
miles, whichever occurs first or, if
an in-line filter is also used, every
24,000 miles.
Replace in-line filter every
24,000 miles.
Distributor Cam Lubricator
8 Cylinder Engine-Change cam
lubricator end for end at 12,000
mile intervals-Replace at 24,000
mile intervals.
Rear Axle
Standard-Every 4 months or
6,000 miles, whichever occurs first,
check lubricant level and add lubri-
cant, if necessary, to fill to level of
filler plug hole. Use SAE 80 or
SAE 90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Positraction-Same as standard
axle but use only the special posi-
traction lubricant available from
your Chevrolet Dealer.
Manual Transmissions
3-Speed and 4-Speed - Every
6,000 miles or 4 months-Check
at operating temperature and fill
as necessary to level of filler plug
hole with SAE 80 or SAE 90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
Clutch Cross-Shaft - Every
36,000 miles or sooner if necessary
-Remove the plug, install a lubri-
cation fitting and lubricate with
water resistant EP Chassis Lubri-
cant which meets GM Specifica-
tion 6031M.
Automatic Transmissions
Fluid Recommendations
General Motors DEXRON@ Au-
tomatic Transmission Fluid, part
no. 1050568 and United Delco
DEXRON@ Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid, part no. 301-HD, which
have been especially formulated
and tested for use in your auto-
matic transmission are recom-
mended. Other automatic trans-
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mISSIon fluids identified with the
mark DEXRON@ are also recom-
mended.
Check the fluid level at each en-
gine oil change period. To make
an accurate fluid level check:
1. Drive car several miles, making
frequent starts and stops, to
bring transmission up to normal
operating temperature (approxi-
mately 180°-190°F).
2. Park car on level surface.
3. Place selector lever in "Park"
and leave engine running.
4. Remove dipstick and wipe clean.
5. Reinsert dipstick until cap seats.
6. Remove dipstick and note read-
ing.
If the oil level is at or below the
add mark on the dip stick, oil
should be added as necessary. One
pint raises the level from ADD to
FULL.
Do not overfill.