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These Videos From Chevrolet Teach Owners How To Properly Operate And Maintain The Camaro ZL1

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  • by Manoli Katakis
  • — Jul 27, 2012
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With 580 horsepower to the crank, an exhaust note capable of summoning the four horsemen, a track-covered warranty, and enough suspension technology to shame Lamborghini, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is a home-grown budget supercar in an unassuming package. Because of its capabilities, it requires an elevated amount of TLC to ensure its longevity, so Chevy is providing new owners with a set of instructional videos… which have conveniently found their way onto YouTube.

While some may be obvious, others may enlighten those who are experiencing performance car ownership for the first time. For instance:

  • You shouldn’t wax the carbon fiber insert
  • You can’t rotate the tires, as they are corner-specific and vary in size from front to rear
  • Don’t overfeed the engine with oil, as it can cause over-consumption
  • The brakes need to be burnished (safely) in order to optimize their endurance and stopping power

The videos below provide at least an entire lunch break’s worth of instructional material. And even if you don’t own a Camaro ZL1, they still make for an intriguing watch, and will perhaps teach you a few facts that you may not have otherwise known about the super pony car. Plus, the first video features ZL1 chief engineer Al Oppenheiser, while the rest feature the formal narrations of a total stranger. So without further adieu, take it away, Al!

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Manny is the lead GM Authority writer and provides on-site coverage of GM events as well as road tests of GM's new products.

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6 Comments

  1. Rocky says:
    July 27, 2012 at 11:32 am

    That voice drove me crazy! Snooty and monotonous are tge same time

    Reply
  2. Vic says:
    July 27, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Dang that second and third option sounds like what we have to do on the first gen srx

    Reply
  3. Rj says:
    July 27, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    They need lessons on how to drive a limited slip rear drive car or we may start seeing more fail video’s posted of Camaro drivers.

    Reply
  4. gm wisdom seeker says:
    July 27, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Man this car has come far from ’67.

    Reply
  5. Jose Lopez says:
    July 29, 2012 at 9:18 am

    I want this on DVD,And I know its out there.

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  6. Hafeez H says:
    October 13, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    I have one question; what happens to the hood extractor when you take the car out on a rainy day?

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