1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

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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
~-
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.

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NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids .& Lubricants (Conr.>
USAGE
Key Lock Cylinders
Manual Transmission
shift Linkage
Aut~mtic Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot
Points
'Floor Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer
Solvent
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FUJID/UIBRICANT
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. l2345120), synthetic ;sAE 5W-30. engine
oil.or silicone lubricant (GM PartNo. 105227": or 10522'77).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of.NLGI Grade 2,,category LB or GC-LB (or GM .Part
No. 1052@7).
Engine oil.
Engine oil.
Engine 03.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of KG1 Grade 2, Categury LB or GC-LB
(or GM Part No. 1052497).
AxleLubriCant (GM Part No. 12345477) or SAE. SOW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant,, and Limited-
Slip DBerential Lubricant. Additive (GM Part..NO. 105235,8) or .equivalent where .required. See
the lndar under Rear Axk.
GM Optikke@ Waher SQlvent [GM par?: No. .105l515) Qr equivglgpt-. ,- . -

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Hood Latch Assembly
a.
Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor
FUJID/WBRICANT
a. Engine oil. 14
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of 'NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(or GM -Part No. 1052497).
Hood. and Door
.Hinges, Fuel Door
Compartment Lid
Hinges, Concealed
Headlight Hinges,
Hatch Hinges, Foldi
Front S-eats I
Hinge, Rear
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubriic; 50109).
Weathersfiips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Na. 12345579) or equivalent.
I See the Index under Repkacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are. jperfomed, tecord the. date,
odometer readingpwd who performed-the service in the
columns indicated. When ccmpleting the Maintenance
Perfmined column, insert-the nurnbeis frm:the Schedule I
or Schedule. I1 'mairitenance charts which correspond to the
maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. your Corvette owner's portfolio is-a
convenient place 'to store them.

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contact Chevrolet If you need
assistance. This part also tells you
how .to obtain service publications
and how to report any safety
defects..
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................................................................... 342
Corvette Action Center.. ........................................................................\
........... 343
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired ............................ 343
BBB Mediation/Arbitration Program 344
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................................\
........... 346
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program ......................................................... 347
Service Publications.. ........................................................................\
............... 348
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your -satisfaction and goodwill are
important to
your dealer and Chewolet.
Normally, any concern yith the sales
transaction or the operation of your
vehicle will. be resolved by your dealer's
Sales
OP Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best
intentions.
of all concerned,
misunderstandings can occur.
If your
concern has not been resolved to yaw
satisfaction, the following steps should
betaken: contact the
owner of the
dealersfiip or
the General Manager.
STEP TWO: If after contacting a-
member of Dealership Management, it
appears
your concern cannot be
resolved
by the dealership without.
further help, contact the.Chevrolet
Customer Assistance
Center by calling
In Canada, contact GM o€%anada
Customer Assistance Center in
Oshawa-
by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In
Puerto Rico or US. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315. In ail other overseas
locations, contact GM International
Export Sales in Canada-by caliing
1-800-222-1020.
1-416-644-4112.
For' prompt assistance, please. have the
foliowing information available to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, tidephone
number
Vehicle Identification Number (This
is available. from the vehicle
registration
or title, or the plate
I attached to the.left top of -the
instrument panel
and viiible through
the windshield.)
9 Dealership name .and location
Vehicle delivery date and present
mileage
Nature of concern

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