1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 249

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle You can beinjured andyour vehicle could be a damaged if you try to do service work on vehicle without knowing enoughabout it. 0 Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the properreplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the propernuts, bolts and other fasteners. "English" and "metric" If fasteners can be easily confused. you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your Chevrolet dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel The 8th digit your vehicle identification number of (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) If you have the 3800 engine (VIN Code K), use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane orhigher. If you have the 5.7L engine (VIN Code P), use premium unleaded gasoline rated at 91 octane or higher for best performance. You may use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines, but your vehicle may not accelerate as well. 6-3