SECTION 2

LUBRI CATION

The 1964 Chevrolet engine and chassis lubrication CRANKCASE BREATHER CAP
requirements are described below. The time or mileage Clean and re-oil at every oil change.
intervals are intended as a guide for establishing
regular maintenance and lubrication periods. Sus
DISTRIBUTOR CAM LUBRICATOR
tained heavy duty or high speed operations or opera
tion under adverse conditions may necessitate more 6-Cylinder Engine Remove distributor cap and
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frequent servicing. rotate lubricator ½ turn at 12,000 mile intervals. Re

place at 24,000 mile intervals.

ENGINE OIL 8-Cylinder Engine-Change cam lubricator end for

end at 12,000 mile intervals. Replace at 24,000 mile
Oil and Filter Change Intervals intervals.
NOTE: Under prolonged dusty driving condi
tions, it is recommended that these operations CRANKCASE VENTILATION
be performed more often.
Valve Type
Change engine oil filter every 6,000 miles or every At every oil change test valve and replace when
6 months, whichever comes first. Change engine oil necessary.
every 60 days or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Fixed Orifice Type
Oil Level At every oil change check orifice. If dirty or plugged
Regardless of the change interval being followed clear with suitable drill. Twist drill by hand to remove
check the oil level on the dipstick regularly. This level any sludge or carbon formation.
is satisfactory if, while the engine is hot, it falls any
where between the marks FULL and ADD OIL. It is AIR CLEANER
not necessary to keep the level at the FULL mark.
NOTE: Under prolonged dusty driving condi
DO NOT OVERFILL. tions, it is recommended that these operations
be performed more often.
Oil Viscosity and Quality Polyurethane Type-Every 12,000 miles clean ele
It is recommended that you use an oil which, accord ment in solvent, squeeze out solvent, then soak in
ing to the label on the can is 1 intended for service engine oil and squeeze out excess.
"MS" and 2 passes car makers’ tests or meets Gen Paper Element Type-First 12,000 miles inspect or
eral Motors Standard GM 4745-M. test element; if satisfactory, re-use element but re
check every 6,000 miles until replaced. Element must
Lowest not be washed, oiled, tapped or cleaned with an air
Anticipated Recommended Recommended hose.
Temperature SAE SAE
During Time Viscosity Multi-Viscosity
Oil Will Be Oils Oils FUEL FILTER
in Crankcase If carburetor flooding occurs, replace element lo
32° F. SAE 20 or 20W SAE 1OW-30 cated in carburetor inlet.
00 F. SAE low SAE 1OW-30 If engine is equipped with bowl type filter, replace
00 element every 12,000 miles.
Below F. SAE 5W SAE 5W-20

SAE 30 or 1OW-30 is recommended when most of the BATTERY TERMINALS

driving is at high speeds and/or at temperatures above Clean and oil battery terminals and oil felt washers
90° F. every 6,000 miles.

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LUBRICATION 2-2
TRANSMISSION
3-Speed and Overdrive-4-Speed
Check fluid level at operating temperature every
6,000 miles and fill as necessary to level of filler plug
hole with SAE 80-90 or SAE 90 Multi-purpose gear
lubricant meeting requirements of U.S. Ordnance Spec.
MIL-L-2105B.
Powerglide
Check fluid level every 6,000 miles with engine
idling, selector lever in "N" position, parking brake
set and transmission at operating temperature. Add
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type "A" bearing the
mark AQ-ATF, followed by a number and suffix "A"
to full mark on dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Lubricate the Powerglide shift linkage at frame and
transmission with water resistant EP lube.
REAR AXLE
Check level every 6,000 miles and keep filled to
filler plug hole level with SAE 90 or SAE 80-90 Multi
purpose gear lubricant meeting requirements of U S
Ordnance Spec. MIL-L-2105B. In Positraction axles
use special Positraction rear axle lubricant GM
#3755205.
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Check level every 6,000 miles and maintain 1/4"
below filler opening with G.M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid,
Super No. 11.
PARKING BRAKE
Every 6,000 miles apply water resistant EP lube
to pulley bearing area, cable at the pulleys, cable
guides just behind frame "X" member and at all oper
ating link and levers.
STEERING GEAR
Check lube level every 36,000 miles. Add lubricant
as needed to level of filler plug hole.
POWER STEERING PUMP
Check fluid level in pump reservoir every 6,000 miles
or 6 months and fill as required with Automatic Trans
mission Fluid Type "A" with AQ-ATF-A mark. Oil
should be at operating temperature and wheels in
straight ahead position.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Every 6,000 miles or 6 months lubricate 4 ball joint
fittings with water resistant EP lube.
STEERING LINKAGE
Manual-Every 6,000 miles or 6 months lubricate fit
ting at each tie rod and at relay rod 4 fittings with
water resistant EP lube.
Power-Same as manual plus fittings at valve adapter
and cylinder 6 fittings.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Every 36,000 miles clean and repack with high melt
ing point wheel bearing lubricant.
CLUTCH CROSS-SHAFT
Periodic lubrication of the clutch cross shaft is not
required. At 30,000 miles or sooner, if necessary; re
move plug, install lubrication fitting and lubricate
with water resistant EP lube.
AIR CONDITIONING
Every 6,000 miles check sight glass under the hood
after the system has been in operation for several
minutes. Sight glass should be clear. Bubbles or dirt
indicate a leak which should be corrected immediately.
Every week-during winter months-run the system
for 10 to 15 minutes to insure proper lubrication of the
seals and moving parts.
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