Explanation Of Scheduled Services - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

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General Information
• Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
If the vehicle has not been used under any of the
severe conditions listed previously and, therefore, has
not had the automatic transmission fluid and filter
changed, change both the fluid and filter.
240 000 km (150,000 Miles)
Drain, flush and refill the cooling system (or every
60 months since the last cooling system service,
whichever occurs first). For information on the proper
coolant to use, refer to Fluid and Lubricant
Recommendations.
Explanation of Scheduled Services
The following text and illustrations describe the details
of the scheduled required maintenance services.
For information on the proper fluids and lubricants to
use refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
For the engine oil and oil filter changing procedure
refer to the following:
• Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement in Engine
Mechanical - 3.8 L. ·
• Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change in Engine
Mechanical - 5.7 L.
Engine Oil Quality
Important: DO NOT use engine oil additives in
Camaro and Firebird engines.
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) When changing or adding to the motor oil, use ONLY
motor oils of the proper quality. The engines in the
Camara and Firebird require motor oils of the proper
viscosity (thickness) and marked by the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified For Gasoline
Engines STARBURST symbol.
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Engine Oil Viscosity
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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DO NOT USE SAE 20W-50 OR ANY
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Notice:
Using engine oils of any viscosity other than
those viscosities recommended could result in
engine damage.
Motor oil viscosity has an effect on fuel economy and
cold-weather operation (starting and oil flow). Lower
viscosity motor oils can provide better fuel economy
and cold-weather performance.
When choosing an motor oil, consider the range of
outdoor temperatures the vehicle will be operated in
before the next oil change. Then select the
recommended oil viscosity.
The recommended SAE motor oil viscosity is 5W-30.
However, if outdoor temperatures will remain above
-18°C (0°F), , OW-30 may be used.