Inspections And Other Services - GMC Chevrolet Camaro 1998 Service Manual

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General Information
The recommended SAE engine oil viscosity is 5W-30,
however, additional engine oil viscosites meeting
the API Service SJ and ACEA A3-96 requirements
may be used in accordance with the
temperature ranges shown.
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Inspect the accessory drive belts for the following:
• Cracks
• Fraying
• Wear
• Proper tension
Replace as needed. (Belts can have many small
cracks in individual ribs without affecting the
performance.) Refer to Drive Belt Replacement
Cooling System Service
Notice: DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs (or
similar compounds) unless otherwise instructed. The
use of cooling system seal tabs (or similar compounds)
may restrict coolant flow through the passages of
the cooling system or the engine components.
Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating
and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine
components/assembly.
Important: If silicate coolant is added to the cooling
system, premature engine, heater core or radiator
corrosion may result. In addition, the coolant will
require change SOONER, at 50 000 km (30,000 miles)
or 24 months.
Drain, flush and refill the system with a 50/50 mixture
of clean water (preferably distilled) and ONLY GM
Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL®
(silicate-free) coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling
Cooling System (V6) or Draining and Filling Cooling
System (VB) in Engine Cooling.
Transmission Service
Manual Transmission
No fluid changing service required. For fluid level
checking maintenance intervals, refer to Inspections
and Other Services.
Automatic Transmission
Change both the fluid and the filter according to the
maintenance schedule intervals. For maintenance
shedule information, refer to Maintenance Schedule
For the fluid and filter changing procedure, refer to AT
Fluid/Filter Changing in Automatic Transmission.
Spark Plug Replacement
Replace the spark plugs according to the maintenance
schedule intervals with the correct type. For
maintenance shedule information, refer to Maintenance
Schedule
For information on the correct type of spark plug, refer
to Maintenance Items
For the spark plug replacement procedure, Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement
Maintenance and Lubrication 0-41
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Clean the spark plug wires and inspect for burns,
cracks or other damage. Check the wire boot fit at the
coils and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness
Replacement (V6) or Spark Plug Wire Harness
Replacement (VB)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Replace the air cleaner filter according to the
maintenance schedule intervals with the correct type.
For maintenance shedule information, refer to
Maintenance Schedule
For information on the correct type of air cleaner filter,
refer to Maintenance Items
For the air cleaner filter replacement procedure, refer
to Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Fuel Tanks, Cap and Lines Inspection
Inspect the following components for damage or leaks:
• The fuel tanks
• The cap
• The lines
• The fuel rails
• The injection assemblies
Inspect the fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck
imprint and any damage. Replace parts as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.
For fuel system diagnosis information, refer to
Fuel System Diagnosis
Inspections and Other Services
Listed below are the vehicle inspections and services
that should be made by either the owner or a
qualified technician at the frequencies indicated to
help ensure the following:
• Proper safety of the vehicle.
• The vehicle emission system performance.
• Dependability of the vehicle.
Complete any necessary repairs at once. Use the
proper fluids or lubricants whenever adding to
the vehicle. For information on fluids and lubricants to
use when service is required, refer to Fluid and
Lubricant Recommendations
For emission system diagnosis information, Refer to A
Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System
Check or A Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (080)
System Check in Engine Controls.
At Least Monthly
Tire Inflation Check
Check the tire pressure when the tires are COLD.
Maintain tire pressures indicated on the Tire Placard
on the driver's door of the vehicle, or refer to Tire
Inflation Pressure Specifications
Cassette Deck Service
Clean the cassette deck. Cleaning should be done
every 50 hours of tape play to prevent permanent
damage, or every 30 hours for maximum performance.
Refer to Cleaning Tape Head and Capstan, Cassette
Cleaning in Entertainment.