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Year 1955 Manual Transmissions 75 Units
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Year 1964 327 ci / 300 HP 10,471 Units
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Year 1996 Coupe base Price $ 36,785
C4 Routine Maintenance
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Every 30,000 miles or every 24 months (whichever comes first):
All of the above plus:
Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and filter
If Manual Transmission, Change Overdrive Fluid
Drain, Flush and Refill Cooling system
Inspect Evaporative Emissions system
Replace Spark Plugs
Inspect Plug wires, Distributor and Rotor
Check Timing and Adjust as required
Check Shock Absorbers for leakage
Every 100,000 miles or 6 years (whichever comes first):
Perform ALL of the above steps plus:
Inspect Steering System wear indicators
Inspect Exhaust Manifold for cracks
Check Compression of all cylinders
Check Fuel Flow and pressure
Replace MAF Power and Burn off relays (1985-1989 L-98)
Inspect Chassis for Corrosion and/or rust
Routine Maintenance Part Numbers (L-83 & L-98 engine):
Item Model - Year- Part Number:
Spark Plug 1984 AC R45TS
Spark Plug Cast Iron Heads 85-87 AC R43CTS
Spark Plug Alum Heads 87-91 AC FR5LS
Oil Filter 1984-1991 AC PF25
Air Filter 1984 AC A862C
Air Filter 1985-1991 AC A917C
PCV Valve 1984 AC CV853C
PCV Valve 1985-1991 AC CV774C
Engine Oil 1984-1991 SAE SF, SF/CC, SF/CD
Auto Trans Fluid All Dexron II, IIE, III (ATF)
Manual Trans Fluid Four Speed SAE 80 Gear Lube
Manual Trans Fluid Six Speed GM P/N 1052931
Overdrive Unit All Dexron II ATF Fluid
Differential All SAE80W or 80-90W GL-5 lubricant w/ GM limited slip additive
Coolant All Water and Ethylene to at least 20 below zero F
Brake Fluid All DOT Type 3
Clutch Fluid All Manual Trans DOT Type 3
Power Steering Fluid All GM Power Steering Fluid
Chassis Lubrication All Lithium Base Chassis Grease
Capacities:
Engine Oil 5 Quarts
Cooling System 14 Quarts (1984-1990)
Automatic Transmission 4.5 quarts
6 Speed Manual Transmission 4.4 Pints