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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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5.
0
0
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