1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE maintenance

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How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided intu five secti.ons:
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows .what to.
.have done and how often. Some of these servicescan be
complex, so unless. you are. technically qualified and have-
the necessary equipment, you should let your deder's
service department or another qualified service center do
these jobs.
A
Performing maintenance -work on a vehicle &I be
dangerous. XnXrying.to do some jabs, you can be
sericiusly injured, Do your own maintenance work, only
if you have the required .know-how and the proper tools
and equipment for the job. If yuu have any doubt, have
a qualified technician do the work:
Ifyou 'are sldi,ed enough to do some work on your vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service infamation GM
publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get
them in this manual, See the index under Service
Publications.

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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Selecting the. RjgM Schedule
First you'll need to decide which of the two. s-chedules is
.right for your vehiJe. Here's how to decide which schedule
to follow:
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Sewices (cont.1
Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehick is
MAINLY driven under one or more of
the following conditions:
-* When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than 10
(6 h).
miles (16 km) and outside
temperatures remain below -freezing.
When most trips indude extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as in stop-and-go trafiic.
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be fallowed if
the vehicle is used for delivery service,
police, taxi or other comercid
applications.
An Emission Control Service.
The
US. Environmental Protection
Agency has determined that the failure to
perforpn this maintenance item wiE mi
nullify the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the compl&km of
vehicle useful life. General Motors,
however, urges that all TecommM
maintenance services be performed at thz
indicated intervals and the rnaintmnce
be recorded in Section E: Maintenance
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cant.)
Schedule II
Foilow Schedule 11 ONLY i€ none .of
the driving conditions specified in
Schedule 1 apply.
* An Emission Control Service.
* me- US. Environmental Protection
Agency has determined that the failare to
perform thismaintenance item will not
nullify the emission wawanty or limit
recall liability
prior to the compktion of
vehicle useful life. General Motors,
however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated
intervals and the maintenance
be recorded in Section E: Maintmance
Record.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (cant.)
€xplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listedh Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine OiI and Filter .Change*-Use -only API
Service SG Energy Conserving II oils of the proper
viscpsity.
To determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle'-s engine, see the Index under Engine
Oil. The engine requires a special oil rneethg-GM
Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting-this Standard
may be identgied. as synthetic, and should also be
ifientified as APT .Sc?rvice SG. However, not all
Synthetic
API Service SG oils will meet this GM
Standard. You should look for and use only an.oi1.
that. meets GM, Standard GM47-18M.
Your- vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This
monitor will show you when to change the oil. See
the Index under Engine Oil Life Monitor.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section
D, Make sure whoever services. your vehicle uses these. All
parts should be replaced and .all necessary repairs done
before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM
NO.
2
3
SERVICE
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate- the transmission
shift
.linkage, parkhg brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and linkage. Lubricate
the front sus.pension.
Engine
A~ctxsory Drive Beit In'spectim-.Inspect
the bekfor-cixxlcs, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace as -needed.
.. -NOTE: .To determine your engine's dispta6mmt and code, see the Index under Eagine Identification.
* An Emission Cpntrol Service.
-i? The US. Environmental ProteGtion Agency has. &ermined that the. failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the ewsii;sion
warranty
or limit recallliabilfty priorto ;he completion .of vehicle useful life. Geizel-a1 Motors, however, urgs that a12 recmimended
mairztenanceseruices
be:performed at the indicated intervals and the-maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Sewices (cant.)
ITEM
NO.
.8
SERVICE
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every
30,000-miles (50 000 km) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*+inspect
the- fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for 'm even filler ,neck.
imprint oi: any damage.. Replace parts as needed.
Perio-dic replacement of the .fuel filter is not
required.
. * An Emission Control Si?rvi&.
b The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify tho emission
wmlranty or .limit recall liability prior ta the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services
be perJomzed at the indicatedtntmals.a.nd the.maintenance be. recorded in Sectioit E: Maintenance Reccyd.
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Section 6: Owner Checks & Services (Cant.)
CHECK
OR .SERVICE
Key Lock Cylinders
Body Lubrication
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified ii.1 Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, .including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove. box dool; console door and any folding- seat hardware. Section D
tells you what to use.
I. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary) md the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be -ready to turn off the engine immediately if -it
Starts.
work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other positbn, your vehicle
needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral], push the clutch down
halfway,
and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the c1.utch.i~ pushed
down d the way to the floor. If the .starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
3. On aummtic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in ea& gi%i&. The startejc should

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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your- GM dealer's service department or other qualified ssvj,cg [email protected] do these j-obs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed
at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering and
Suspension Inspection
Tire and Wheel
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
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Rear Axle Service
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DOME
Inspect. the front and rear susp-ension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses. for proper
hookup,
bindmg-, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is irregular or premature wear, check the
wheel alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the
body neat the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat buildup in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the- vehicle.
See the Index under Engine Exhaust.
Check:the gear lubricant leve1.h the rear axle and add if needed. See the Index: under Rear Axle.
A fluid loss in this system;may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair it if needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
-other brake parts, .hcluding calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adju\
stment. You
may need
to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
NOTE:. A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced.
Also, if 'the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with .the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. 'If your anti-lock brake
systemwarning light stays on, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.