Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 37

level, remove the oil gauge rod (dip stick), wipe it
clean and reinsert it firmly for an accurate reading.
The oil level should be maintained in the safety margin,
neither going above the FULL line nor below the ADD
mark. Reseat the gauge firmly after taking the reading.
DO NOT OVERFilL.
COOLING SYSTEM CARE
The engine fan belt should be checked for tightness
at regular intervals. When a new belt is needed use only
the approved premium belt available from your Chev-
rolet dealer. If any other belt is installed, replace with
recommended belt when possible.
Watch the TEMP-PRESS and GEN-FAN indicators on
the instrument panel for signs of overheating.
Air inlet louvers, located in the panel below the rear
window, supply air for engine combustion and cooling
and for the Direct Air Heater. Make sure the louvers are
never sealed or blocked.
TIRES
The factory installed tires on your car are selected
to provide the best all around tire performance for all
normal operation. When inflated as recommended in
the tire inflation pressure table they have the load
carrying capacity to operate satisfactorily at all loads
up to and including the specified full rated load, at all
normal highway speeds.
RECOMMENDED TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES
Pounds per Square I nch (Cool)
MODELS TIRE PLY
1 TO 6 PASSENGERS
Standard
Coupe
+
200 LBS. LUGGAGE
4-Ply Rating-2 Ply
(1100 LBS. LOAD)
1 TO 5 PASSENGERS
Monza
Coupe
-
+
200 LBS. LUGGAGE 4-Ply Rating-2 Ply
(950 LBS. LOAD)
1 TO 5 PASSENGERS
Monza
Convertible
-
+
200 LBS. LUGGAGE
4-Ply Rating-2 Ply
(950 LBS. LOAD)
1. Tire inflation pressures may increase as much as six (6) pounds per square
inch (PSI) when hot.
2. For continuous high speed operation (over 75 MPH) increase tire inflation
pressures four (4) pounds per square inch over the recommended pressures up
to a maximum of 32 pounds per square inch cool for 4-ply rating tires.
When the 4 psi pressure adjustment for sustained high speed with maximum
vehicle load would require inflation pressures above the maximum allowable,
speed must be limited to 75 miles per hour.
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STANDARD INFLATION PRESSURE FOR
TIRE USAGE
ALL LOADS INCLUDING FULL RATED
FRONT REAR
7.00-13- 15
28
7.00-13· 15 26
7.00-13· 15 28
3. Cool tire inflation pressure: after vehicle has been inoperative for three (3)
hours or more or driven less than one (1) mile. Hot tire inflation pressure:
after vehicle has been driven ten (10) miles or more at 60-70 mph.
4. Vehicles with luggage racks do not have a load limit greater than specified.
5. When towi ng trai lers, the allowable passenger and cargo load must be
reduced by an amount equal to the trailer tongue load on the trailer hitch.