1987 GLHS Owner's Manual

the following:

1. For warm climate conditions the engine oil recommended is Mobil 1 15W50.

2. For cold climate conditions the engine oil recommended is Mobil 1 5W30.

Engine Oil Filter Selection

The recommended oil filter for use on your car is the same as originally equipped. The replacement oil filter recommended is a Fram part number PH3512.

Front Strut and Rear Shock Adjustment

Your Shelby Charger GLH-S is equipped with fully adjustable KONI shocks and struts. If you wish to change the dampening characteristics you will need to use the adjusting knob stored in the glove box.

1. Front Strut Adjustment

Take the adjusting knob which is supplied, open the hood and find the top of the front struts. The top end of the adjusting rod has flats over which the adjusting knob of the same configuration fits. Place the knob over the

top end of the front strut and lock it in position by turning slowly until you feel the knob engage. Now turn the adjusting knob clockwise. If you feel resistance do not use force, as the strut is in the unadjusted position. Reverse the adjustment slightly and try again. To adjust the dampening force, the knob has to be turned in the direction of the arrow for increased dampening and the opposite direction for decreased dampening.

WARNING: Adjust both the left and right struts identically. Failure to do so could produce unstable handling and uneven tire tread wear.

Always take away the adjusting knob in order to prevent possible damage to the hood.

2. Rear Shock Adjustment

To adjust the rear shocks, open the rear hatch back and remove the black plugs located on the top surface of the rear quarter trim panels behind the rear seat. Take the same adjusting knob provided and proceed according to the same procedure mentioned above.

Settings and Adjustment Procedures

The following is a description of the various settings and the adjustment procedure.

City Ride:

To enjoy the most comfortable city ride, the shocks should be left in the "minimum" position as they come in the car.

Setting: Minimum, completely clockwise.

Cross Country:

The cross country setting will give the car a firmer handling characteristic, but yet be very comfortable to drive.

Setting: 1/2 turn counter-clockwise.







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