1949-53 - Chevrolet Passenger Car Shop Manual - Includes 1954 Supplement - Foreword and Unit Serial Number Locations

Oct 28, 2026

Chevrolet passenger car shop manual covering construction, operation, maintenance, and repair for 1949 to 1953 model years, with a 1954 supplement added after section 12 to describe 1954 production changes. Includes guidance for servicing effectiveness, a section index system with table of contents and detailed indexes per section, and procedures for entering dealer-received Service News and Service Bulletins. Provides unit serial number locations and the related unit number prefixes used on service paperwork and reporting.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages499

Reading Time20 h 57 min

AccessFree to download

FOREWORD

UNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

SECTION 0

GENERAL LUBRICATION

LUBRICATION INDEX

ENCINE LUBRICATION

GENERAL LUBRICATION

# 1949-53 Chewrolet PASSENGER CARSHOP MANUAL INCLUDES 1954 SUPPLEMENT ## FOREWORD This manual is designed to provide the service man with com-plete information on the constructionoperation,maintenanceand repair of various units of the 1949 to 1953 model Chevroletpassenger car. Added to this manual and located after section 12 is the 1954Supplement.This supplement cuvers changes for the 1954 prod-uct.Unles otherwise stated in the supplerment,the informationin this manual that applies to 1953 models will also apply tothe 1954 models. An effort has been made to produce a manual that will notonly serve as a ready reference book for the experienced serviceman but also cover step-by-step procedure for the guidunce ofthe less experienced man. The Section Index on the title page enables the user to quicklylocate any desired section.At the beginning of each section is aTable of Contents followed by an index listing the page on whicheach main subject begins.In those sections that cover more thanone major subject,the Table of Contents gives the page numberon which the coverage of the subject begins,and the detailedindex of that subject appears on this page.This arrangement,we believe,will make it easy for the service man to locate thedesired information. Provision is made to enter references to any supplementaryinformation received by the dealer in the form of Service Newsand Service Bulletins. The Special Service Tools shown in this manual,or theirequivalent,are necessary for the efficient servicing of Chevroletpassenger cars.All tools listed are available through Kent-MooreOrganization,Ine,General Motors Building,Detroit 2,Michigan. This manunl should be kept in a handy place for ready refer-ence.If properly used,it will enable the mechanic to better servethe owners of Chevrolet passenger cars and thereby build ormaintain a reputation for reliable service. All information,illustrations and specifications contained inthis literature are based on the latest product information avail-able at the time of publication approval.The right is reserved tomake changes at any time without notice. CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION General Motors CorporationDETROIT,MICHIGAN ## UNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS For the convenlence of servicemen when writing up cerlaln business papers such asApplication for Poliey Adjustment,Produet Information Heports,or reporting product fail-ures in any way,we are showing below the loeation of the various unit numbers.Theseunit numbers and their prefixes are neeesary on these papers for various reasons-suchas aceounting,follow-up on produetion,ete. The prefixes on certain units identify the plant in which the unit was manufacturedand thereby permits proper follow-up of the plant involved to get corrections made whennecessary. Always inelude the prefix in the sorial number, tadlalar ed ad nmbe leuolad tiaft silde t vwhide on me a t thap tonk ig.11. Ganaole sarial snd mada nunbelerated an a meral plate ahaked an thegeraor badr jut ferwud af armatuieeminel I,. lnilan nibte sriel ed mkl nm-ne loiaed on th diiLter breukrich i n atibaterihg 31. fngine irief mamber lesoled an igbt alenint a boi luth rea sth ianm di er iy.4. Aarng me sied d mdel numberane lesated an lertiag mter bdy juhalow eleneid ig.51. Vehicle seriel mnbe leeeedon lal fhanbedr pille sprsimetely 10”abave bng 61. ear oule sarnel nunber l atamped anthe fro mat me rgside af whide ify E oby Style Narnbr,Trim Namher adFa Nnh lecend on sep at =l anght sis itg 9. Trasnisien seriol mnber b slunpedGee at frent ieh siding.7. Engine Lubrieation…………………………0-1 Oil Gauge…………………………………………………0-1 Lubrication…………………………………………………………0-1 First 500 Miles………………………………………………0-1 After 500 Miles………………………………………0-2 Fall—Winter-Spring—Summer0-2 Maintaining OilLevel…………………………………0-2 When to Change Crankease Oil……0-2 Crankcase Dilution…………………………0-3 Abnormal Conditions……………………………………0-3 Water in Crankcase……………………………0-4 Corros

FAQs

What models does this manual cover, and how does the 1954 supplement fit in?

The manual provides service information for 1949 to 1953 Chevrolet passenger cars. The 1954 supplement, located after section 12, covers changes for 1954 production, and unless otherwise stated, 1953 information applies to 1954 as well.

How are sections organized so a mechanic can quickly find information?

A section index on the title page helps locate sections quickly. At the beginning of each section, a table of contents and an index listing page numbers for main subjects and their detailed entries make it easier to locate desired information.

Why are unit serial number prefixes important?

Unit number prefixes identify the plant where the unit was manufactured, enabling proper follow-up for corrections when necessary. The prefixes must be included in the serial numbers when writing service-related documents.

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