1957 Chevrolet Owner’s Manual (Guide to Your New Chevrolet)

This is the 1957 Chevrolet owner's manual, titled "Guide to Your New Chevrolet," issued by Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. It covers the One-Fifty, Two-Ten and Bel Air passenger cars, including the station wagons, Nomad, sedan delivery and convertible, with the 6-cylinder engine and the Turbo-Fire 265 and 283 V-8s.

The booklet explains the instrument cluster, key starter, light and wiper controls, and the break-in period. It gives driving instructions for the Synchro-Mesh three-speed, Overdrive, Powerglide and Turboglide transmissions, with selector positions and cautions. It also covers radios, the Deluxe heater, All-Weather Air Conditioning, power steering, power brakes and power windows. Maintenance sections cover washing, tires, cooling system care, oil types and SAE viscosity, a lubrication chart and a maintenance schedule. Specifications list horsepower, bore and stroke, firing order, compression ratios, capacities, clearances, bulbs and fuses, followed by the warranty and Owner Service Policy. Owners and restorers can use it to check original operation, fluid capacities and service intervals.

This 36-page copy is free to read online. Use the page box or the thumbnails to move through the book.