Pages 61–66 (6 pages)

Warranty, Car Data and Index

From the 1940 Chevrolet Owners Manual

The Chevrolet standard warranty (90 days or 4,000 miles), repair parts and flat-rate service charges, and the car data page: serial and engine number locations, 113-inch wheelbase, tire size and pressures, 216.5 cubic inch engine, spark plug and point gaps, valve clearances and unit capacities. An alphabetical index follows; the last page is a dealer's car invoice.

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What this section covers

  • Standard warranty
  • Repair parts and service charges
  • Serial and engine number locations
  • Tune-up settings and valve clearances
  • Unit capacities
  • Index
Year
1940
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