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Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Engine Management:
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Engine tuning, diagnostics, fuel injection, ignition system, emission controls
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Powertrain:
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Engine, transmission (automatic and manual), driveline, exhaust system
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Chassis And Suspension:
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Front and rear suspension, steering system, wheel alignment, hubs, bearings
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Braking System:
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Hydraulic systems, ABS, traction control, brake pad/rotor replacement, bleeding procedure
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Electrical System:
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Wiring diagrams, battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, instruments, body electronics
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Climate Control:
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Air conditioning, heating, ventilation systems, refrigerant handling
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Body And Interior:
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Body panels, doors, windows, seats, trim, safety restraints
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Procedures Included
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Maintenance:
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Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks
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Repair:
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Component removal, installation, and overhaul procedures
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Troubleshooting:
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Diagnostic procedures, symptom-based troubleshooting, fault code interpretation
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Diagnostics:
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OBD-II diagnostics, specific system troubleshooting guides
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Technical Depth
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Depth:
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Comprehensive, covering all repairs, servicing, and troubleshooting from basic to advanced
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Illustrations:
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Hundreds of detailed photos & diagrams, exploded diagrams
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Transmission
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Standard
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Transmission Options:
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6-speed manual (MMT6), 6-speed automatic (6L80), 6-speed automatic (6L50)
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Optional
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Performance Transmission Option:
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6-speed automatic transmission (6L80) commonly fitted to V8 models
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Features
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Automatic Transmission Features:
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Active Select (manual shifting capability), sport mode
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Fluid Specs
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Type:
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Dexron VI (Specific Holden/GM part numbers detailed in manual)
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Manual Transmission Fluid Type:
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Refer to manual for specific grade and capacity (e.g., GM Synchromesh MTF)
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Safety Features
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Ratings
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Ancap Rating:
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5 Stars (for most variants of VF Commodore)
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Active Features
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Driver Assistance Systems:
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
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Optional Driver Assistance:
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Alert (BSA), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (depending on trim level)
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Passive Features
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Airbags:
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Front airbags (driver and passenger), side curtain airbags, front seat side airbags (standard across range)
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Seatbelts:
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Pre-tensioning seatbelts with load limiters
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Oil Change Interval:
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Every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first (refer to manual for specific engine/oil type)
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Major Service Interval:
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Refer to manual for specific mileage/time intervals for spark plug replacement, coolant changes, transmission service, etc.
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Fluid Specifications
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Engine Oil Specification:
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Mobil 1 0W-40 or ACDelco Dexos1 5W-30 (Varies by engine, consult manual for specific viscosity and API/ILSAC ratings)
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Coolant Specification:
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ACDelco Purple Long Life Coolant (or equivalent GM specification)
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Brake Fluid Specification:
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DOT 4 LV (Low Viscosity)
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Known Issues
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Common V6 Engine Issues:
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Potential for timing chain wear, piston slap (especially on earlier LLT engines), intake manifold leaks
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Common V8 Engine Issues:
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Relatively robust, but attention to cooling system and oil quality is important
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Electrical Gremlins:
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Infrequent reports of minor electrical issues, often related to body control modules or sensors
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Vehicle History
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Brand Heritage
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Holden Legacy:
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Holden is an iconic Australian automotive brand with a long history of producing popular vehicles for the local market.
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Model Evolution
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Commodore Lineage:
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The Commodore has been Holden's flagship passenger car for decades, evolving from its Opel Rekord origins.
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Vf Generation Significance:
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The VF Commodore represented a significant redesign, built on the global GM Zeta platform, offering improved aerodynamics, technology, and refinement.
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Production
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Production Location:
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Australia (Elizabeth, South Australia)
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Production Years:
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VF Series I: 2013-2015
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