For time and/or mileage intervals of scheduled maintenance items, refer to Maintenance Schedule

The following text and illustrations describe the details of the required scheduled maintenance services.

For information on the proper fluids and lubricants to use, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

For the engine oil and oil filter changing procedure, refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

Important: DO NOT use engine oil additives in Camaro and Firebird engines.

When changing or adding to the motor oil, use ONLY motor oils of the proper quality. The engines in the Camaro and Firebird require motor oils of the proper viscosity (thickness) and marked by the American Petrolium Institute (API) Certified For Gasoline Engines STARBURST symbol.

Notice: Using engine oils of any viscosity other than those viscosities recommended could result in engine damage.

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather operation (starting and oil flow). Lower viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and cold-weather performance.

When you are choosing an engine oil viscosity, consider the range of temperatures the vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Then, select the recommended oil viscosity.

The recommended SAE engine oil viscosity is 5W-30, however, if temperatures are above -18°C (0°F) 10W-30 may be used.

In areas of the world other than North America, it may be difficult to find oils that display the API STARBURST symbol.

If you cannot find oils displaying the API STARBURST, look for oils that meet the API Service SJ and ACEA A3-96 requirements.

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.

Inspect the accessory drive belts for the following:

Replace as needed. (Belts can have many small cracks in individual ribs without affecting the performance.) Refer to Drive Belt Replacement

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 Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.

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 Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Replacement in Automatic Transmission.

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

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

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

Inspect the following components for damage or leaks:

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