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moved.
Loosen the two nuts-on the ECM unit.
With the
LT1 engine, there is one nut
on the outboard side
o€ the ECM unit
-and
one nut on the inboard side. With
the
LT5 engine, both nuts are on the
inboard side
of the ECM unit.
Move the unit to either side. Do not
disconnect
any wires.
Fluid should be added if the fluid level
iS at
or below the ADD mark on the
reservoir. There are additional.
instructions on the
reservoir cap.
When returning the
ECM to its proper
pasition, make
sure the bolts are
aligned with the: slotsin
the bracket.
Then gently push
down on the unit.
When.replacing
the unit, be careful not
to overtighten the nuts.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant:
Refm to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine how often to check the
lubricant. See the
Index under Periodic
Maintenance Inspections.
How to Check Lubricant:
If the-levelis below the bottom 0.f the
filler
plug hole, you'll need to add some
lubricant, Add enough lubricant to raise
the level to the bottom of the filler plug-
hole.
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How To Check Power Steering Fluid
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean-rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten
it. Then remove the
cap again and look
at- the fluid level on
the dipstick,
When .the engine imnpartrnent is hot,
the level should be at the HOT or H
mark.
cool, the level should be atthe FULL
COLD or C mark.
When the engine compartment is
What t,o Add:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule- to
determine what.kind
of fluid to use. 'See.
the
Index under Fluids G Lubricants.
II NOflCE
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add:
Open t,he.cap labeled WASHER .
FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the^ bottle is full.
.
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Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is filled with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level
in your master cylinder
might go down. The first is that the
brake fluid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear.
When new
linings are put in, the fluid
level goes back up.
The other reason is that fluid is Iealring
out
of the brake system. If it is, you
should have your brake system fixed,
since
a leak means that sooner or later
your brakes won’t work well, or won’t
work at all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your
brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t
correct
a leak. If you add fluid when
your linings are worn, then you’ll have
too much fluid when you get new brake
linings. You should add (or remove)
brake fluid,
as necessary, only when
work
is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
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WETen your brake fluid falls to a.low
level,
your brake warning light,
SERVICE ABS light and SERVICE
ASR light will come on. The- anti-lock
brake and .acceleration
slip regulation
systems are disabled when your brake
flu.id falls to
it low level. See thedndex
under
Brake System Warning Light;
To Add Brake Fluid:
Lift the cap and pour in fluid to the
MAX mark on the master cylinder. Do
not oveffiI1.
&%at to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use-
)nly
DOT-3 brake fluid-such as
lelcrr Supreme 1P (GM Part No.
.052535). Use new brake fluid from a
'eded. container only.
NOTlCE
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern
vehicle is
complex. Its many parts have
to be
of top quality -and work well
together if the vehicle is to haye really
good braking. Vehicles we design and
test have top-quality GM brake-parts in
the&, as
your Corvette does when it is
new. When you replace parts of your
braking 'system-for example, when
your brakelinings wear down and you
have to have new ones put in-be sure
you get new genuine GM replacement
parts. If.you don't, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example, if
someone.puts
in b.r&e linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, .the balance
between your
front and rear brakes can
change, for the worse. The braking
performance
you've come to expect can
change in many other ways if.-someone
puts
in the wrong replacement brake
parts.
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Capacities and Specifications
Fuel Tank.. ........................................................................\
......................... 20.0. Gal. 75.7 L
Cooling System (LT1) ........................................................................\
... 17.8 quarts 16.9 L
Cooling System (LT5) ........................................................................\
... 14.7 quarts 13.9 L
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ..................................................=........*....See refrigerant charge label under hood.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air
conditioning
system in your vehicle needs refrzgerant, be sure the
proper refrigerant is used. If you%e not SU.Y~, ask your Chsvrolet
dealer.
Crankcase; (LT1)
Without Filter Change* ........................................................................\
.4.0 quarts
With Filter Change" ........................................................................\
....... 4.5 quarts
3.8 L
4.3 L
Crankcase (LT5)
Without Filter Change" ........................................................................\
. 7.6 quarts
With Filter Change" ........................................................................\
....... 8.6 quarts
Drain md Refill* ........................................................................\
............ 10.0 pints
@erhaul*
........................................................................\
....................... 2 1.6 pints
Automatic Transmission 7.2
L
8.1 L
4.T r,
10.2 L
Manual Transmission
Overhaul ........................................................................\
........................... 4.4 pints 2.1 L
meel Nut Torque ........................................................................\
.. 100 pound-feet (140 N*m)
Wheel Nut Cap Torque ............................................................... 22 pound-inches (2.5 Nom)
* Recheck fluid level after refill as outlined in Part 6 of this mmual. Brake System--fill at master eyli?ider to '14 inch (6.4 mm) froin top using fluid meeting SAE
1703A (DOT-3) Specifications.
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fluids & Lubricants
lTEM
Antifreeze
Coo kt ...................................
GM Engine Coolant Supplement ............
(Ethylene Glyc.01 Base)
(LT1 Only)
(Grease Gun Insert)
chassis Lubricant ....................................
Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fhid .............
DEXROW-IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid ...............................
C-orvette Manual Transmission Fluid
GM Hydraulic Fluid ................................
Engine OiI .................................................
SAE 5 W-3 0 .............................................
APPLEATION GM PART NUMBER
Year-round antifreeze €or ...........................
Cooling System.. .........................................
coolant mixtures
General chassis lube, etc .............................
Brake System.. . .............................................
Automatic Transmission ............................
1052753
3634621
IO524 .
1052535
12545880
12345881
SIZE
1 gal. (3.7'85 'L)
6 pellets
14 oz. (39:
16 oz. (0.473 L)
16 oz. ('0.473 L)
32 oz. (.0.946 L)
Mmud , ..- T~smi~Sio~ .... +.... .........................
Chtch-Master Cyfiniier ..............................
Engine .........................................................
105293 1
1.2345347 32
oz. (0.946 L)
16 02. (0.473 L)
See the Index under Engine Oil.
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fluids & Lubricants (CQNT.)
ITEM
Limited-Slip Rear Axle Lubricant
Additive ...................... .-.,.. ............................
Special Ge.ar Lubricant.. ...........................
Engine Oil., . .................. <+.. ............................
Windshield W.asber Solvent ........ .... .*. ....
Synthetic P0w.e~ Steering Fluid ,,.* .... -. .......
.Sdxcorie Gxease.. ....................... -...i.r.i ........
S@ray-A-Squeair Silicone Lubricant, ........
1' .
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SIZE
4 02. (0-118 L)
23 02. (0:680 L)
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....... ,.
I his part covers the, maintenance
required for
your Corvette. Your
vehicle needs these services to retain
its safety, dependability and emission
control performance.
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Have you purchased the GM
Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new
vehicle warranties. See your
Chevrolet dealer for details.
part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Section
.Introduction
A Word About Maintenance .......................................................... 322
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................................................. 322
How This Part is. Organized ........................................................... 323
Using- Your Maintenance Schedules ............................................... 324
Selecting the Right Schedule ........................................................... 324
Schedule I ........................................................................\
............... 3.26
Schedule I1 ........................................................ ~ .............................. 328
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ......................... 330
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................................................\
...... 333
At -Least Once a Month ................. ...:. ....... ..;. .................... ;.. ............. 333
At Least Once A Ye ar..., .................................................................... 334
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services 4
B. Owner Checks & Services
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ....................................................... 336
D. Recommended Fluids &-Lubricants ............................................... ..... 337
E. Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
...... 340
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