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To Check Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or cloth, then push it back
in
all the way. Remove it again, keeping the
tip lower.
5.7L LTl (Code E
When to Add Oil:
If the oil is at or below the “ADD’ mark,
you’ll need to add some oil. But you musl
use the right kind. This section explains
what kind
of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your
engine has
so much oil that the oil
level gets above the upper mark that
shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
5.7L LT5 (Code J)
Just fill it enough to put the level
somewhere
in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back
in
when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use
Look for two things:
GM4718M
The Corvette engine requires a special
oil meeting GM Standard GM47 18M.
Oils meeting this Standard may be
identified as synthetic. However, not
all SYNTHETIC oils will meet this
GM Standard. You should look
for
and use only an oil that meets GM
Standard GM47 18M.
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