1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE automatic transmission

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Automatic Transmission Fluid
(C.ONT.)
To Check Trafisinission Fluid Cold:.
A cold check is made after the-vehicle
has been sitting for eight hours-or miore
with. the engine offand is used only as :a
feference. Let the,engine run at idle for
five minutes if &utside temper&n%:_s are
50QF (10%) or-mare. If it's colder than
5QoF [lUaC), you may have-to idle the
engine longgr; A hat check must follou7
wheaffuid. is added dw"lqg a cold.check.
To Check the Fluid Hot or Cold
Park your vehicle- on: a- level place.
Place the ;shift lever in P (Park) with
With your foot on the brake pedal,
the .parkingbrake applied.
mave the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about three
seconds in each range. Then, p-asition
the-s-hift'lever in P (Park).
minutes ,or more;
Let the engine rd .at idle for three
Then, Without Shutting Off the
Engine, Follow- These Steps:
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with
a
clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the. way, wait three
seconds and then pull; h back out
again.
3. Check b.& stdes af the dipstick, and
read the
loweg. limd. The hid he1
must be in the COLD area for a cold
checkor in th-e HOT or er0s.s-
hatched area for a hat checl<.
4. If the fluid level is whe$e it should. be,
push the dipstick b:ack in all the way.

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c How to Add Fluid:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine
what kind oftransmission
fluiil to use. See the Index under Fluids.
G Lubricants.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring. the level up
to the COLD area.for a cold-check or
the-HQT
area for a-.hot ‘check. It
doesn’t take much fluid, generally legs
than a pint. Don’t overfill. We
recommend
you use only fluid IabeIed
DEXRON@-JIE, because fluids with that
label are made especially
for your
automatic transmission.. Damage caused
by fluid other than DEXXO-Nq-IIE is not
covtir,ed by your-new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid
level as described under How to Check.
When the correct fluid level is obtained,
push
the dipstick back in all the way.
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when
the
engine oil is changed. Howevw, tbe
fluid in your-manual transmission
doesn’t require-changing.
How to Check:
Becguse this operation can be a iittie
difficult,
you may choose to-have this
done at a Chevrolet dealership Service
Department.
If you do it y.Ourself, be sure to follow
all the instrvctiuns here, or you could
get a false reading.

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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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6 Transmissi-on Servic.e-For.a manual transmission,
the fluid doesnY req.uire changing.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
For an automatic transmission, change koth the
fluid and f&r every 15,000 miles (25 000 lun) if
the vehicle is mainly dr-iven under .one ox more of,
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 9OoF (32°C) or
higher..
9 In. hilly .or mguntain.ous te.min.
Uses such ,asTound in taxi, police ~ar or delivery
If you do not use your vehicle under- any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and fiiter every
100,000 miles (160 000 lan).
‘6 Spark Plug RepIacement’e-Replaee zpaik plugs
with the proper type. See the Index under
Replacem~ent Parts;
burns, cracks or Other damage. Check the boot fit
at. the coils .and at the spark plugs.. Redtice wires
as needed.
service.
7 Spark Plug Wire Inspection*B-Inspect for

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CHECK-
I OR SERVICE
Parking Brake
and Automatic
Transmission P (Park)
Mechanism Check
Underbody
Flu&ing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to mrn the key to Lack in each shift lever
position,
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift.levex is.h
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to Lock without pressing -the button.
.The key should:turn to Luck only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should
come out only .in Lack. :'a
. ~ -~
P (park).
R (Reverse).
~ ~~ ~
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing~downhill.- Keeping your foot on the r . cI dar
brake, set the parking .brake.
To check the. parking brake: With the- engine running and transmission .in N (Neutral), slowly
-remove foot pressure from the regular-brake pedal. Do this until the vehicleiis held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P. (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring use distilled water to flush any cortosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to
dean thoroughly any areas where mud.and other debris can collect.

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ABS Active Light ........................... 117
ABS Service Light ........................... 117
ABS Light ......................................... 117
Acceleration Slip Regu’laticin
(ASR) System .......................... 89,. 175
Accessory Wiring . Plug .................... 147
Action Center, Corvette ................... 343
Adding
Brake Fluid
.......... ........... ............ . 27 1
Electrical Equipment ...... 65, 146, 304
Engine Coolant ..... 216, 262,311,3.27
Engine Oil ............................... 250, 31 1
Hydraulic Clatch Fluid’ ......... 260, 3 17
Power Steeting Fluid ............ 269, 318
Rear Axle Fluid ..................... 262, 318
Sound Equipment ........................... 146
Transmission Fluids. ..... 25.9,260, 317
Windshield Washer
Fluid ............................... 84, 269, 3 17
Air .Bag (see Supplemental Inflatable
AirCieaner Filter ..................... 254, 312
.Air Conditioner ....................... 136., ‘142
Alcohol, .Driving Under thi Influence
of ..................................................... 169
Restraint)
Alcohol in Gasoline ......................... 242
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
................................ 296. 301
Antenna, Power ............................... 161
Antifreeze ......... 216, 262, 263, 311., 317
Anti-Lock Br.& e
Removing ....................................... 228
System (ABS) ....................... 117? 1-73
Anti-Lock Brake System Light ........ 117
Ashtray and Lighters .......................... 96
ASR Off Light .............................. .... 116
ASR System ................................. 89, 175
Cassette Playek ........................... 149
Music System) ............................ 152
Music System) ............................ 155
Appearance Care .............................. 289
ASR Active Light ............................. 115
Audio Systems ................................. 146
AM/FM Stereo with
.AM/F M. Stereo-with
Cassette Player
(Delco-Base@
AM/FM Stereo with CassetteKD
Player (Delco-Bose*
Care of Audio Systems ................. 160
-Radio Reception. For the Best ...... 159
Setting.the Clock ............................ I48
Automatic Electroriic Climate
Aptomatic
Transmission
Control ........................................... 140
Adding Fluid ................................. 259
Axle, Rea Liniited-Slip ....................... 76
Checking Fluid ................................. 2.56
Shifting., ....................................... 67, 78
&ry ..................................... 205, 272
Jump Starting ..........................?........ 205
Warnings .......................... 205, 206, 272
Battery Warning . Gage ..................... 105
Battery Warning Light ....................... 118
Blizzard ............ ..i.. ........................... 200
Block Heater, Engine ......................... 66
“Blowout, ” Tire .................................. 224
Brake AdjustmenL
..................................... 178
Fluid ...................................... 270, 317
Master Cylinder ............................ 270
Parking ............................................. 77
Pedal Travel .................................... 178
Warning Light .................................. 106
Wear Indicators .............................. 177
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'Emergencies. Braking ....................... 178
Emergencies. Steering in ................. 180
Emergency Starting .......................... 205
Emergencies on the Road ................. 203
Emergency Towing .......................... 208
Engine Block Heater ......................... 66
Engine
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage ............................................... 106
Engine Cooling System .................... 262
Engine Exhaust ..................... 79, 80, 200
Coolant .......... 216, 262, 263, 311, 317
Engine Identification ......................... 304
Engine Oil ........................................ 249
Capacity .......................................... 3 1 f
Energy Conserving ......................... 252
Low Oil Light ................................. I X8
Additives ....................................... 253
Checking 81 Adding .............. 249. 250
Disposing of Used Oil .................... 254
Pressure Gage ............................... 103
Substitute ........................................ 253
Temperature Gage ......................... 104
When to Change ............................. 253
Engine Oil Life Monitor .................. 109
Engine Overheating ......................... 213
160
Engine Power Curves ....................... 319
Engine Power Key ............................. 56
Engine Power Switch ........................ 74
Engine Specifications ....................... 313
Engine, starting
Automatic Transmission ................. 63
Manual Transmission ..................... 65
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 242
Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in ....... 59, 79,80, 200
Parking with the.Engine
Expectant Mothers, Use of
Expressway Driving ......................... 191
Extender, Safety Belt .......................... 37
Exterior Appearance
Running ............................ 67, 78, 80
.Safety Belts ...................................... 31
(see Appearance Care)
Rbric cleaning
(see Appearance Care)
Fabric Protection ............................. 291
Fan Warnings ........... 206, 207, 215, 246
Fiberglass Springs ............................ 303
Filliig the Fuel Tank ....................... 244
Filter
Air Cleaner ............................. 254, 312
Oil ........................................... 253, 312
Finish. Damage ................................... 302
Flashers, Hazard
Warning ......................................... 204
Flat Tire ............................................ 224
Storing a .Flat-& cept ZR-l .......... 233
StoMg a .Flat-Z R-1 ..................... 234
Flooded Engine ............................ 62, . 64
System ............................................ 145
Capacities ....................................... 311
Hydraulic Clutch ............................. 260
Power Steering .............................. -269
Rear Axle ................................ 261, 318
Windshield Washer .......... 84,269, 318
plow-Through Ventilation
Pluid
Brake ..................................... 270, 317
Transmission ................. 256, 311, 317
Fluids & Lubricants ........................ 317
Fog, Driving in ................................ 189
Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... 275, 314
Freeway Driving ............................... 191
Fog Lights ............................................ 92