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Chevrolet 1960 Corvair, Owner'S Manual

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Summary of Contents for 1960 Corvair

Page 1: ...2 20 AM www carburetor manual com Would you like some Free Manuals http carburetor manual com free shop manual club t 13 html Also visit http freeshopmanual com for more Free Manuals Also Visit my web...

Page 2: ...1960 OWNERS GUIDE...

Page 3: ...our Corvair for years to come Your Chevrolet dealer is well trained and equipped to inspect and service your Corvair and keep it ready to provide new car service and performance Have him inspect and s...

Page 4: ...ion 16 Service Accessories 29 Specifications 27 Index 30 Owner Protection Policy 32 All inform tion contained in this booklet is bosed on the latest product information available at the lime of printi...

Page 5: ...id 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 stop...

Page 6: ...t the engine idle for a minute or two after starting and drive at moderate speeds for several miles especially in cold weather Failure to allow sufficient warm up time causes much unnecessary wear to...

Page 7: ...AR HIGH Slowly release clutch pedal and de press accelerator pedal This is the cruising gear for all normal driving TO STOP Release the accelerator and depress the brake pedal As car slows down depres...

Page 8: ...MPH by stepping down hard on the accelerator pedal OPERATING YOUR POWERGLIDE POSITION OPERATION USES R REVERSE For Backing Car From Stopped Position N NEUTRAL For Starting Engine Brakes Applied NORMA...

Page 9: ...the tank only when the ignition switch is in the ON p sition When the ignition is OFF the indicator pointer will not necessarily return to the EMPTY mark but may stop at any point on the gauge TEMP PR...

Page 10: ...Not Operating IMPORTANT ITEMS TO BE CHECKED Engine Oil Level Oil Level and Fan Belt Generator Fan Belt If either of the indicators light during normal operation STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY and turn off ign...

Page 11: ...the parking and tail lights When the turn is com pleted the lever will automatically return to neutral position 8 FULLY COUNTER CLOCKWISE TURN TO VARY OFF ORDOMELIGHTSBRIGHTNESSOF INSTRUMENT ___ PANE...

Page 12: ...s of the wiper control knob on the dash Pressing once on the accessory windshield washer button will cause the washer to squirt a measured amount of water or other cleaning agent onto the glass and wi...

Page 13: ...seconds For efficient heating and heat distribu tion keep all windows closed NOTE When heater or ignition switch is shut off the combustion blower will continue to operate for 30 to 40 seconds to remo...

Page 14: ...he glove box may be locked and unlocked with the ignition key CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASH TRAY Press in on the optional cigarette lighter to heat When ready for use it will pop out The ash tray cover sl...

Page 15: ...cular comfort requirements FOLDING REAR SEAT The optional folding rear seat in models so equipped may be used to convert the rear of the 12 Corvair into more than 10 cu ft of cargo space To operate Pu...

Page 16: ...is located behind the rear seat for parcels or luggage which would otherwise take up seat or floor space 13 GAS CAP The gas cap is concealed beneath the spring loaded door on the left front fender EN...

Page 17: ...all that is required to maintain a new car appearance How ever if the car is to be polished ma ke certain that the label of the cleaner or polish used states that the product is suitable for use on ac...

Page 18: ...ANCE DUST AND DIRT Clean the interior of your car frequently using a broom or vacuum cleaner A damp cloth will wipe dust from hard surfaces G M leather Cleaner is available from your Authorized Chevro...

Page 19: ...ular gasoline may however vary in octane between manufacturers or between different sections of the country If unfavorable performance is encountered be cause of either or both of the above factors an...

Page 20: ...troit 2 Michigan Include with your request the area to which you plan to take your car and the vehicle type and serial number COOLING SYSTEM CARE The Corvair engine being an air cooled engine is entir...

Page 21: ...ONT AND REAR PRESSURE DIFFERENCE IS IMPORTANT TO VEHICLE HANDLING 18 Inspection and Repair Inspect every 1000 miles for puncturing objects in the tires If any are found do not attempt removal until yo...

Page 22: ...le on page 18 CAUTION Never attempt to raise the Corvair by placing any kind of jack under the bumper FRONT JACKING CAR SWITCHING TIRES 19 CHASSIS LUBRICATION Your Corvair deserves the best care you c...

Page 23: ...les of operation and every 4000 miles thereafter NOT When changing the filter element be care ful not to drip oil on the engine fan belt 3 FRONT SUSPENSION Every 1000 miles lubricate 4 fittings shown...

Page 24: ...assembly and reinstall in Air Cleaner NOTE A clean air cleaner element is essential to satisfactory gas mileage 21 10 ENGINE OIL COOLER Every 5000 miles Remove cover and brush or blow out accumulated...

Page 25: ...erence of only 1 pint of fluid 22 14 REAR AXLE First 1000 miles Drain rear axle and refill with lubricant specified below Every 1000 miles Check rear axle at operating tem perature and keep lubricant...

Page 26: ...wever periodic checks of certain points on the Corvair body and lubrication when needed will eliminate annoying squeaks and noises Be careful not to over lubricate Wipe off all surplus lubricant The f...

Page 27: ...Add only G M Hydraulic Brake Fluid Super No 11 Never use any windshield solvent or anti freeze containing Methanol tService every 1000 miles during extremely dusty operation 24...

Page 28: ...Change Oil Filter Element after first 5000 miles and every 4000 miles thereafter t Or Seasonally 25...

Page 29: ...RY 25000 MILES 5 0 AUTOMATIC 13 ae L 3 SPEED J 13 Gl Multi purpose or Universal Gear Lubricant BB Delco 8011 8earing and Cam lubricant W8 Wheel Bearing lubricant Cl Chassis Lubricant 26 18 B 9 EO Engi...

Page 30: ...Action Polish Liquid Gloze Tor and Road Oil Remover Chrome Polish Chrome Gard White Wall Tire Cleaner Angora Washing Mitt Polishing Cloth Touch up Paint in Chevrolet Colors Undercoating Dealer Applied...

Page 31: ...Add for Filter 1 pt Transmission 3 Speed 2 pt Powerglide Refill 4 to 8 pts depending on drain period Differential 3 pt Air Cleaner Polyurethane Element Cooling System Air Cooled Engine 28 TIRE INFORMA...

Page 32: ...3 2 2 2 1 1 2 15 6 4 2 1 Number 4002 Sealed Beam 4001 Sealed Beam 1034 1034 1073 GE 1816 53 57 57 53 53 57 211 89 67 1891 53 A circuit breaker in the light control switch protects the headlamp circuit...

Page 33: ...lubrication 16 and 20 Dimensions 28 Dimmer Switch 8 Distributor 21 30 Page Driving for Economy 3 Engine Oil Cooler 21 Engine Compartment 13 Engine lubrication 16 and 20 Engine Specifications 28 Exteri...

Page 34: ...king Car Powerglide Seats 12 6 Front Seat Adjustment 12 Rear Seat Folding 12 Service Accessories Service Brakes 27 9 31 Page Serial and Unit Numbers 28 Spare Tire 19 Specifications 28 Speedometer 6 St...

Page 35: ...Booklet has been worked out by Chevrolet service personnel and covers items to be checked inspected adjusted and lubricated at mileage intervals up to 12 000 miles All maintenance operations which are...

Page 36: ...procedures for inspection maintenance and repair of the various parts of the vehicle 1960 Corvair Shop Manual Car Shop Manual 1949 thru 1954 1954 Truck Shop Manual Car Shop Manual 1955 Truck Shop Manu...

Page 37: ...op Manual 1 50 1960 Truck Shop Manual 3 75 1955 Convertible Top 25 1956 Convertible Top 25 1957 Convertible Top 25 1958 Convertible Top 25 1959 Convertible Top 25 1960 Convertible Top 25 1956 Corvette...

Page 38: ...MUST be payable in U S Currency PLEASE ALLOW ONE MONTH FOR ALL DELIVERIES ignature of Purchaser_________________ ______ __ treet Address_____ _____ ___________________ ity Postal Zone and State_____ _...

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