Pages 1–10 (10 pages)

Owner Service, Economy and Break-In

From the 1940 Chevrolet Owners Manual

Title page and opening pages: Chevrolet's, the dealer's and the owner's responsibilities under the Owner Service Policy, the free 1,000-mile inspection, the 1,000- and 5,000-mile Preventive Maintenance Order forms, eleven ways to save gas and oil, and the breaking-in period with speed limits of 40, 45 and 55 mph over the first 500 miles.

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What this section covers

  • Owner Service Policy and dealer responsibilities
  • 1,000-mile free inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance Orders, 1,000 and 5,000 miles
  • Ways to save gas and oil
  • Breaking-in speeds
Year
1940
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Special De Luxe, Master De Luxe and Master 85 (216.5 cu. in. six, 113-inch wheelbase)
Pages
66

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Owner Service, Economy and Break-Inpp. 1–10
  2. Controls and Instrumentspp. 11–19
  3. Tires and WheelsTire pressures (26 lb front, 28 lb rear), removing wheels, dismounting and mounting tires on drop-center rims, and causes of tire wear.pp. 20–22
  4. Brakes, Carburetor and Cooling Systempp. 23–29
  5. Electrical System, Battery and Headlampspp. 30–34
  6. Care of the Finish and Upholsterypp. 35–43
  7. General Lubricationpp. 44–58
  8. Safety HintsBuilt-in safety features and highway driving advice for hills, curves, slippery roads, blow-outs, skids and loose gravel.pp. 59–60
  9. Warranty, Car Data and Indexpp. 61–66

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