SECTION 2

LUBRICATION
The Chevrolet engine and chassis lubrication re CRANKCASE BREATHER CAP
quirements have been revised for 1963 and are de

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Clean and re-oil at every oil change.
scribed below. The time or mileage intervals are
intended as a guide for establishing regular mainte
nance and lubrication periods. Sustained heavy duty DISTRIBUTOR CAM LUBRICATOR
or high speed operations or operation under adverse 6-Cylinder Engine Remove distributor cap and
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conditions may necessitate more 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 VALVE
be performed more often.
At every oil change test valve and replace when
Change engine oil filter every 6,000 miles or every necessary.
6 months, whichever comes first. Change engine oil
every 60 days or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first.
AIR CLEANER
NOTE: Under prolonged dusty driving condi
Oil Level
tions, it is recommended that these operations
Regardless of the change interval being followed be performed more often.
check the oil level on the dipstick regularly. This level
Polyurethane Type-Every 12,000 miles clean ele
is satisfactory if, while the engine is hot, it falls any
ment in solvent, squeeze out solvent, then soak in
where between the marks FULL and ADD OIL. It is
engine oil and squeeze out excess.
not necessary to keep the level at the FULL mark.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Paper Element Type-First 12,000 miles inspect or
test element; if satisfactory, re-use element but re
check every 6,000 miles until replaced. Element must
Oil Viscosity and Quality not be washed, oiled, tapped or cleaned with an air
It is recommended that you use an oil which, accord hose.
ing to the label on the can is 1 intended for service
"MS" and 2 passes car makers’ tests or meets Gen FUEL FILTER
eral Motors Standard GM 4745-M.
If carburetor flooding occurs, replace element lo
cated in carburetor inlet.
Lowest
Anticipated Recommended Recommended If engine is equipped with bowl type filter, replace
Temperature SAE SAE element every 12,000 miles.
During Time Viscosity Multi-Viscosity
Oil Will Be Oils Oils
in Crankcase BATTERY TERMINALS
32° F. SAE 20 or 20W SAE 1OW-30 Clean and oil battery terminals and oil felt washers
every 6,000 miles.
0° F. SAE low SAE 1OW-30
Below 00 F. SAE 5W SAE 5W-20 TRANSMISSION
SAE 30 or 1OW-30 is recommended when most of the 3-Speed and Overdrive-4-Speed
driving is at high speeds and/or at temperatures above Check fluid level at operating temperature every
900 F. 6,000 miles and fill as necessary to level of filler plug

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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, General
Motors Standard G.M. 4751-M.
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.
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Check level every 6,000 miles and maintain ¼"
below filler opening with G.M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid,
Super No. 11.
PARKING BRAKE
Every 6,000 miles apply water resistant EP lube
G.M. Standard G.M. 4751-M to pulley bearing area,
cable at the pulleys, cable guides just behind frame
"X" member and at all operating link and levers.
STEERING GEAR
Check lube level every 6,000 miles or 6 months. 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, G.M. Standard
G.M. 4751-M.
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, G.M. Standard G.M. 4751-M.
Power-Same as manual plus fittings at valve adapter
and cylinder 6 fittings.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Every 30,000 miles clean and repack with high melt
ing point wheel bearing lubricant.
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
Every 30,000 miles or more often under dusty or
adverse conditions clean and repack with high melt-
ing point wheel bearing lubricant.
CLUTCH CROSS-SHAFT
Every 6,000 miles or 6 months lubricate with water
resistant EP lube G.M. Standard G.M. 4751-M.
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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