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I NOTICE: 
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Damage  to  your engine from 
neglected  oil  problems  can be costly 
and  is not  covered  by your  warranty. 
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TEMP OIL 
OF TEMP OIL 
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T1 Engine LT5 Enginl 
Zngine Oil Temperature  Gauge 
rhis  gauge  shows  your  engine oil 
emperature.  Oil temperature  may 
vary 
vith  the type of driving you do and 
weather  conditions,  but readings above 
the  shaded  area  show  the normal 
operating  range. If your  oil  temperature 
is  close  to the  shaded  area and  it  stays 
there,  your  oil  temperature is too  high. 
Check  the  engine coolant temperature 
and  engine oil  level. If your  engine 
is too 
hot,  see “Engine  Overheating”  in  the 
Index.  Your vehicle  may  need  service; 
see  your  dealer. 
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)r  numeric  gauge  measurements, 
ness  the 
“GAUGES” button  on  the  Trip 
[onitor  until 
“OIL” appears.  The  number 
at  appears  next  to  the  fuel gauge  is  the 
1 temperature. If “LO’ appears,  the 
mperature 
is below 32°F (OOC).   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Be careful  not to spill  gasoline.  Clean 
5asoline  from  painted  suirfaces 
as soon 
1s possible.  See “Cleaning  the  Outside 
If Your Corvette’’  in  the  Index. 
When you  put  the  cap back  on, turn  it to 
:he  right  until  you  hear  at  least  three 
:licks. 
NOTICE: 
If  you  need  a  new  cap,  be  sure to 
get  the  right  type.  Your dealer  can 
get  one  for  you. 
If you  get  the  wrong 
type,  it may  not  fit or  have  proper 
venting,  and  your  fuel  tank  and 
emissions  system  might  be  damaged. 
I Checking  Things under 
the Hood 
Hood Release 
ro open the hood,  first  pull  the  handle 
inside  the vehicle. 
L 
Fhen go to  the  side of the vehicle and pull 
~p on the rear edge  of the hood, near the 
windshield. 
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Inflation - Tire  Pressure 
The Tire-Loading  Information  label  which  is  on  the driver’s  door  shows  the  correct 
inflation  pressures  for  your  tires, when  they’re  cold.  “Cold”  means  your  vehicle  has 
been  sitting for  at least  three hours or driven no  more  than  a  mile. 
For  competitive driving  or  high-speed driving (over 
150 mph  or 240 krn/h), make 
sure your  tires are inflated  to 
35 psi (240 kPa).  When  you  end  this  type of driving, 
reduce  the “cold”  inflation pressures  (if necessary) to  those listed 
on the 
Tire-Loading  Information  label. 
NOTICE: 
Don’t  let anyone tell  you  that  underinflation or overinflation  is  all right.  It’s  not. 
If  your  tires  don’t  have  enough air (underinflation)  you can get: 
0 Too  much  flexing 
0 Too  much  heat 
0 Tire overloading 
0 Bad  wear 
0 Bad  handling 
Bad fuel economy. 
If  your  tires have too  much air (overinflation),  you  can  get: 
Unusual  wear 
Bad handling 
0 Rough  ride 
Needless  damage from  road  hazards. 
When to Check: Check  your  tires 
mce 
a month  or  more.  Don’t  forget 
your  compact  spare  tire.  It  should  be  at 
50 psi (420 Wa). 
How to Check: Use  a  good  quality 
pocket-type  gauge  to check  tire 
pressure.  Simply  looking  at  the  tires 
will  not  tell  you  the  pressure, 
=specially  if  you  have  radial  tires 
- 
which  may  look  properly  inflated  even 
if they’re  underinflated. 
Lf your  tires  have  valve  caps,  be  sure  to 
put  them  back  on.  They  help  prevent 
leaks  by  keeping  out  dirt  and  moisture. 
Tire  Rotation 
I’he tires  on  your  Corvette  are 
lirectional,  asymmetrical,  and  are 
different  sizes  front  to  rear.  Due  to  this, 
your  tires  should  not  be  rotated.  Each 
tire  and  wheel  should  be  used  only  in 
the  position  it is in. 
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Capacities  and Specifications 
Engine 
Type ............................................................. V8 
Fuel Delivery 
....................... Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) 
Valve  Arrangement  VIN  Engine Code 
J ................................. Dual  Overhead  Cam 
VIN  Engine Code 
P .................................... Overhead  Valve 
Piston Displacement ....................................... 350  CID (5.7L) 
Bore 
VIN  Engine Code 
J ..................................... 3.90"  (99 mm) 
VIN Engine Code P .................................. .4.00" (101.6  mm) 
VIN  Engine Code 
J ..................................... 3.66"  (93 mm) 
VIN  Engine Code 
P .................................. .3.48"  (88.39 mm) 
VIN Engine Code 
J ............................................ 11 .O: 1 
VIN  Engine Code 
P ............................................ 10.5: 1 
Firingorder .......................................... 1-843-6-5-7-2 
Stroke 
Compression Ratio 
.. .224   

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ITEM 
NO. SERVICE 
Index.  This  provides  proper 
freeze and  boil  protection, 
corrosion  inhibitor  level  and 
maintains  proper  engine 
operating  temperature. 
Inspect  hoses  and  replace  if 
they  are cracked,  swollen  or 
deteriorated.  Tighten  screw-type 
hose  clamps.  Clean  the  outside  of 
the  radiator  and  air conditioning 
condenser.  Wash  the pressure cap 
and  neck. 
To help  ensure  proper  operation, 
we recommend  a  pressure  test  of 
both  the  cooling  system  and the 
pressure  cap. 
5 Transmission  Service - For 
manual  transmissions,  fluid 
doesn’t  require  changing.  See 
“Periodic  Maintenance 
Inspection.” 
For  automatic  transmissions, 
change  both  the  fluid  and  filter 
every 
15,000 miles (25 000 km) 
ITEM 
NO. SERVICE 
if  the  vehicle  is  mainly  driven 
under  one or  more  of these 
conditions: 
In  heavy  city  traffic  where  the 
outside  temperature  regularly 
reaches 
90 OF (32 O C)  or 
higher. 
In hilly  or mountainous 
terrain. 
Uses  such  as found in taxi, 
police car  or delivery  service. 
If  you  do not  use  your  vehicle 
under  any  of these conditions, 
change  both 
the fluid  and 
filter every 
100,000 miles 
(1 66 000 km). 
Replace  spark plugs  with  the 
proper  type.  See “Replacement 
Parts”  in the  Index. 
6 Spark  Plug  Replacement* - 
7 Spark  Plug  Wire  Inspection*? - 
Inspect for burns, cracks or  other 
damage.  Check  the  boot  fit at the 
coils and at  the  spark  plugs. 
Replace  wires  as  needed. 
ITEM 
NO. SERVICE 
8 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 inter- 
vals  for your  driving conditions. 
Inspection*? 
- Inspect fuel tank, 
cap  and  lines  (including fuel rails 
and  injection  assembly) for 
damage  or leaks. Inspect fuel  cap 
gasket  for an even filler  neck 
imprint  or  any  damage. Replace 
parts  as needed.  Periodic replace- 
ment  of the  fuel filter  is not 
required. 
9 Fuel  Tank.  Cap  and Lines 
* An Emission Control Service. 
t The U.S. Environmental Protection  Agency 
or the California  Air Resources  Board has 
determined that the  failure to perform  this 
maintenance item  will not nullify  the emission 
warranty  or limit  recall  liability  prior  to  the 
completion 
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: Maintenance  Record.” 
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