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about  the  care  of  your Corvette 
. 
This  part  begins  with  service 
and  fuel  information.  and then  it 
shows  how 
to check  important 
fluid  and  lubricant  levels 
. There 
is  also  technical  information 
about  your  vehicle.  and  a  section  devoted 
to its 
appearance  care 
. 
Part 6 
Service & Appearance  Care 
Service ........................................................ 
Fuel .......................................................... 
Checking  Things under  the  Hood ................................... 
HoodRelease ................................................. 
Engineoil ................................................. 
Aircleaner ........................... ................... 
Automatic  Transmission  Fluid .................................. 
Manual  Transmission  Fluid ...................................... 
Hydraulic  Clutch ............................................... 
RearAxle .................................................... 
Enginecoolant ................................................ 
Power Steering  Fluid ........................................... 
Windshield  Washer  Fluid ........................................ 
Brake  Master  Cylinder .......................................... 
Battery ...................................................... 
Bulb  Replacement ............................................... 
Windshield  Wiper  Blades .......................................... 
Tires .......................................................... 
Appearancecare ................................................ 
Appearance Care  Materials  Chart ................................... 
Vehicle Identification  Number (VIN) ................................ 
Service Parts  Identification  Label ................................... 
Add-on  Electrical  Equipment ...................................... 
Fuses and Circuit  Breakers ........................................ 
Replacement  Bulbs .............................................. 
Capacities and Specifications ................................... 
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Reverse the steps. 
Align the  tabs 
to the slots  in the 
bottom  of the assembly  before  you 
replace it. 
Install  the  short  knob into the  middle 
hole first.  Then  install  the  longer 
knobs into the  outer  holes. 
Automatic  Transmission  Fluid 
When to  Check  and  Change 
4 good time to check  your  automatic 
:ransmission  fluid  level is when the 
mgine oil is  changed.  Refer  to the 
Maintenance  Schedule  to  determine  when 
co change  your fluid.  See  “Scheduled 
Maintenance  Services” in  the  Index. 
How to  Check 
Because this operation  can  be a little 
iifficult,  you  may  choose  to have  this 
done  at a Chevrolet  dealership Service 
Department. 
[f you  do it  yourself,  be  sure  to  follow  all 
the  instructions  here,  or  you  could  get  a 
false  reading  on  the  dipstick. 
NOTICE: 
Too much  or  too little fluid  can  dam- 
age  your  transmission. 
Too much  can 
mean  that  some of the  fluid  could 
come  out and  fall 
on hot engine  parts 
or exhaust system,  starting a fire. Be 
sure to get an accurate  reading if  you 
check  your  transmission  fluid. Wait 
at  least  30  minutes  before  checking 
the  transmission  fluid  level  if  you have 
been  driving: 
0 When  outside  temperatures  are above 
0 At high  speed  for quite  a while. 
0 In heavy  traffic - especially  in  hot 
To  get  the  right  reading,  the  fluid  should 
be  at  normal  operating  temperature,  which  is 
180°F to 200°F (82°C  to 93°C). 
To check  transmission  fluid  hot: Get 
the  vehicle  warmed  up  by driving 
about 
15 miles  (24 km)  when outside 
temperatures  are above 
50°F (10°C).  If 
it’s  colder  than 
50°F (10°C)’  drive  the 
vehicle  in 
“D’ (Third  Gear)  until  the 
engine  temperature  gage  moves  and  then 
remains  steady  for  ten  minutes.  Then  follow  the  hot  check  procedures. 
To check  transmission  fluid  cold: A  cold 
check  is  made  after  the  vehicle  has  been  sitting  for eight  hours  or  more  with  the 
engine 
off and  is  used  only  as  a reference. 
Let  the  engine  run  at  idle  for five  minutes 
if outside  temperatures  are 50” F ( 1 OOC) 
or  more.  If  it’s colder  than 50°F ( 10°C)’ 
you  may  have  to  idle  the  engine  longer. 
Should  the  fluid  level  be  low  during  a 
90°F (32°C). 
weather. 
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Engine Running 
.................. 58. 59 
Starting  Your 
................. 47 
andthe 
..................... 230 
Extended Mobility  Tires 
......... 205 
Extender.  Safety  Belt 
............. 33 
Fabric  Protection 
.............. 21  1 
Fan  Control  Buttons 
............. 106 
Features  and Controls ............ 35 
Fiberglass Springs 
.............. 2  16 
Filling  Your  Tank 
............... 174 
Finish  Care (Paint) 
.............. 214 
Finish  Damage  (Paint) 
........... 2 15 
Flashers.  Hazard  Warning 
........ 142 
Flat  Tire.  Changing  a ............ 159 
Flat  Tire.  Storing  a 
.......... 167. 168 
Flat.  If  a  Tire  Goes 
.............. 159 
Fluid 
Automatic  Transmission 
....... 184 
Manual  Transmission 
.......... 186 
Power  Steering 
............... 191 
Recommended 
............... 244 
Windshield  Washer 
........... 192 
Fog Lights 
..................... 68 
Foreign  Countries.  Fuels in 
....... 174 
Foreign  Material  Paint  Damage 
.... 21 5 
Forward  Lamp Fuse  Block ........ 222 
Freeway  Driving 
............... 134 
... 264 
Environment.  Your  Vehicle 
Exhaust.  Engine 
................. 59  Front 
Map  Lights 
................... 68 
Seat.  Manual 
................. 12 
Towing  Hook-ups 
............. 148 
Fuel 
......................... 173 
Fuels  in Foreign Countries 
........ 174 
Fuse  Block  FuelGage 
...................... 83 
ECM Engine 
................. 222 
Forward  Lamp 
............... 222 
Instrument Panel 
............. 220 
Fuses  and Circuit  Breakers 
..... 219 
Gasolines  for Cleaner Air 
....... 173 
Gauges  Engine Coolant  Temperature 
..... 89 
Engine Oil Pressure 
............ 91 
Engine  Oil  Temperature 
......... 92 
Fuel 
........................ 83 
Readings.  Numeric 
............. 83 
Warning  Lights  and  Indicators 
.... 82 
Glass ......................... 213 
GM Participation in  BBB  Auto Line 
- 
Markings .................... 82 
Alternative Dispute  Resolution 
Program 
.................. 253 
Halogen  Bulbs 
............... 195 
Hardtop.  Cleaning and Storage  of 
. . 215 
Hardtop.  Convertible 
............ 100 
Hatch  Release.  Remote ........... 41 Hazard  Warning  Flashers 
......... 142 
Headlights 
..................... 67 
Headlight  Doors 
................. 67 
Headlight  High/Low  Beam 
........ 62 
Heater.  Engine  Coolant  (Block) 
..... 50 
Heating ....................... 107 
Highway  Hypnosis 
.............. 135 
Hill  and  Mountain  Roads ......... 136 
Hood  Release 
.................. 175 
Hood.  Checking  Things  under  the 
. . 175 
Hook.Ups.  Front  Towing 
......... 148 
Hook.Ups.  Rear  Towing 
......... 149 
Horn 
.......................... 60 
How  to Add  Coolant  to  the 
Coolant  Recovery  Tank 
........ 153 
How  To  Add  Coolant  to  the 
Coolant  High  Fill  Reservoir 
............. 154.  157 
Hydraulic  Clutch 
............... 187 
Hydroplaning 
.................. 133 
Hypnosis.  Highway 
............. 135 
Identification  Number.  Vehicle 
.... 218 
Idling.  Rovgh 
...... : ............ 50 
If  a  Tire  Goes  Flat .............. 159 
If  You’re  Stuck:  In  Sand.  Mud.  Ice  or  Snow 
.................... 169 
Ignition  Switch 
.................. 46 
Inflation 
- Tire  Pressure .......... 206 
Inside  Daymight  Rearview 
Mirror 
....................... 69