Chevrolet Corvair 95 Series User manual

RAMPSIDE
GREENBRIER SPORTSWAGON
CORVAN
Whether you have one of the three sturdy delivery type Corvair 95 vehicles or the equally
sturdy "family size" Greenbrier Sportswagon, you are assured of the usual high degree of
Chevrolet excellence in design and manufacture. This booklet contains information and sug-
gestions designed
to allow you to more quickly and more fully enjoy the advantages and
features built into your Corvair.
Your Chevrolet Dealer is well trained and equipped to inspect and service your Corvair 95
and keep it ready to provide new car service and performance. Have him inspect and service
your car at regular intervals.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Chevrolet-and to assure
you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and convenience.
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION • GENERAL
MOTORS CORPORATION
DETROIT 2, MICHIGAN

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Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Controls
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Cleaning Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance and Lubrication .... ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications .. . ........ . ... . ..... .. ..... .. ...... . ......... 38
Service Accessories ..... . . .... ... ........ .. .. .. ... . ... .. ..... 40
Minor Trouble Shooting Guide .. .. .. ... .. . ................ . . . . . 41
Trouble ShooHng Procedures . .... . . ...... . . .. . .. . . . .. ..... .. .. 42
Index . . ...... .. .. ... . . ... .. .. .. ... . ....... ... ... .. .. . .... 45
Chevrolet Service Policy ... .. . . . . . . . . .... . .. .... Inside Back Cover
All information contained in th is booklet is based on the latest product information available at the
time
of printing. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
PART NO. 3798326 • SECOND EDITION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BREAKING-IN PERIOD
Sound design and precision manufacturing methods
will permit you to operate your new Corvair in ' a nor-
mal manner
from its very first mile without adhering to a
formal "break-in" schedule. However, during the first
few hundred miles of driving you can, by observing a
few simple precautions, add to the future performance
and economy of your car.
It
is recommended that your speed during the first
500 miles be confined to a maximum of 60 M.P.H., but
do not drive for extended periods at anyone constant
speed,
either fast or slow. During this period, avoid full
throttle
"jack-rabbit" starts and quick, abrupt stops.
Gentle braking during the first few hundred miles of
operation will result in longer brake life and better
future performance. Avoid hard stops especially during
the first 200 miles of operation since brake misuse during
this period will destroy much future brake efficiency.
Always
drive at a moderate speed until the engine
has completely warmed up.
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY
Proper maintenance and wise operation will com-
bine to help you achieve maximum fuel economy with
your Corvair. Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can
properly tune and maintain your car but wise operation
is your responsibility. Give the car sufficient warm-up
time, do not make "jack rabbit" starts or skidding stops,
and drive at reasonable speeds and as steady as traffic
permits to gain the benefits of all the economy built into
your Corvair.
CAUTION: Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas produced by the engine of any car. It is odor-
less, so you cannot detect its presence. 8e safe. Never start or run engine in a c10Hd garage.
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IGNITION SWITCH
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING
LOCK OFF ON START
START-Used only when starting engine. When released,
switch returns
to ON.
ON-For normal operation after engine has been started.
OFF- Turns off engine and accessories.
LOCK-Same as OFF except that switch cannot be moved
into or out of this position without ignition key.
Always switch to LOCK and remove the key when
leaving your car unattended .
NOTE: Key cannot be removed from switch when in OFF
position, thus guarding against accidentally leaving
switch
OFF but not locked . The key may be removed
when the switch is in ON position and the switch may
then be actuated to OFF and 5T ART positions.
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1. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION-Place the transmission
shift lever in the N (neutral) position. The
engine will
not start with the transmission in gear .
SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION -Place the trans-
mission
shift lever in neutral position, and depress
clutch
pedal to the floor.
2. Depress accelerator part way down and release. In
extreme cold weather (0· F. and below) or when en-
gine is hot, accelerator pedal should be held part
way down during starting.
3. Turn ignition switch to START . Release ignition switch
as soon as engine starts.
4. "FLOODED" ENGINE-Fully depress the accelerator
pedal and hold in this position while cranking the
engine-do not "pump" the accelerator pedal to
correct a "flooded" condition.

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WARM-UP
Never race the engine or drive at high speeds until
the engine has
had a chance to warm up. Always drive
at moderate speeds for several miles, especially in cold
weather. Failure to
allow sufficient warm-up time causes
much unnecessary
wear to the engine. Also, excessive
speeds
before axle and transmission lubricant becomes
warmed up can cause harm to these parts.
... , DRIVING WITH
THE
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
The Three-Speed and optional Four-Speed Trans-
missions are
operated in basically the same manner. Shift
patterns differ, of course, as illustrated here. The light
green.dots with black numbers which appear iust below
the speedometer
dial indicate the recommended speeds
at which the optional '4-speed transmission should be
shifted into 2nd,
3rd and 4th gear.
1 st GEAR (LOW)-Depress clutch pedal, shift into 1st
gear, slowly release clutch pedal while pressing on
accelerator.
As car gains speed, depress clutch pedal,
release accelerator and move gearshift into 2nd gear.
2nd GEAR-Release clutch pedal and depress accelerator
as above as car gains speed, then, in same manner
as before, move gearshift lever into 3rd gear.
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3rd GEAR (HIGH)-Slowly release clutch pedal and de-
press accelerator
pedal. This is the cruising gear for
all normal driving with tHe 3-speed transmission.
With the 4-speed transmission 3rd gear will provide
more response and h' igher performance for driving
in heavy traffic.
4th
GEAR (HIGH-4-speed Transmission Only)
Shift
into 4th gear in the same manner for normal
cruising with the 4-speed transmission.
NOTE: Whenever the vehicle begins to labor in
any gear, depress the clutch pedal, and shilt
to the next lower gear ,
TO STOP-Release the accelerator and depress the
brake pedal. As car slows down ~ depress the clutch
pedal and move the gearshift lever into neutral.
NEUTRAL-For ",se when starting or idling engine.
REVERSE-Operate
as for 1 st gear but always at a
slow speed.
TOWING-Attaching points for lifting and towing are
located in the front and rear bumper brackets.