1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE engine oil

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic Transmission Fluid
5. Reverse the steps.
0 Align the tabs to the slots in the bottom of the
0 Install the short knob into the middle hole first.
assembly before you
replace it.
Then install the longer knobs into the outer holes.
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change
your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealer
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the
dipstick.
I
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission.
Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What to Use What to Use
To add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) or SAE SOW-90
GL-5 gear lubricant.
To completely refill after draining,
add
4 ounces (1 18 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential
Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358). Then fill to
the bottom of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear
lubricant.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low.
If you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your
high fill reservoir, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.
The proper coolant for your Corvette will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 262 “F (128 ” C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should. Use a mixture
of one-half
clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets
“GM
Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush
and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)
with any complete coolant flush and refill. If
you use
this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme ll@ (GM Part
No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only, and always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap before removing it.
NOTICE:
0 Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of
fluid. For example, just
a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in
your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced.
Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful
not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
If
you do, wash it off immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
Brake Wear
Your Corvette has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come
and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when you are pushing
on the brake pedal firmly).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If
you need to use a solvent:
0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry
the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning
ring. (See the previous NOTICE.)
Fabric Protection
Your Corvette has upholstery and carpet that has been
treated with Scotchgard” Fabric Protector, a 3M
product. Scotchgard
TM protects fabrics by repelling oil
and water, which are the carriers of most stains. Even
with this protection, you still need to clean your
upholstery and carpet often to keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is available by calling
1-800-433-3296 (in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe
polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can
be removed as follows:
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0
0
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions described
earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain
if
left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit,
fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and
blood can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
described earlier.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine,
treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Stains caused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows:
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a
GM VinylLeather Cleaner or equivalent product.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or
saddle soap.
0 For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinylkeather Cleaner
or equivalent product.
cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather.
0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt
0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive
is allowed to work into finish, it can harm the
leather.
Cleaning Soft-Touch Surfaces
Use only mild soap and water to clean the Soft-Touch
paint surfaces in your Corvette.
Cleaning Dulso-Coated Moldings
These moldings are around the hatch opening in your
Corvette’s rear area.
0 When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft
lint-free cloth dampened with water.
0 When heavily soiled, use warm soapy water.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your Corvette has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.
The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint
finish.
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on
a basecoatlclearcoat paint finish
may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other
salts,
ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather
and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period
of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new
by keeping your Corvette garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Your convertible top should be cleaned often. If you use
an automatic car wash, use one with water jets and
hanging cloths.
When you hand wash the top, do it in partial shade.
Vacuum away any dust and other material. Use a mild
soap, lukewarm water and a soft sponge.
A chamois or
cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe
the threads in the top fabric. Don’t use detergents, harsh
cleaners, solvents or bleaching agents.
When you clean the top, put one hand under it to
support it. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top
evenly to avoid spots or rings. Let the soap remain on
the fabric for a few minutes. When the top is really dirty,
use a mild foam-type cleaner. Thoroughly rinse the
entire vehicle, then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
To protect the convertible top:
0 After you wash the vehicle, make sure the top is
completely dry before you lower it.
0 Don’t get any cleaner on the vehicle’s painted finish;
it could leave streaks.
0 If you decide to go through an automatic car wash,
ask the manager if the equipment could damage your
top.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
You can get these from your GM Parts Department.
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
SIZE
USAGE
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Exterior polish
GoodwrenchB Liquid
Wax
16 oz. (0.473L)
I052277
1052863 12
02. (0.354L)
Also removes old waxes, polishes Tar and Road Oil Remover
1050172 16 oz. (0.473L)
1
oz. (0.028kg)
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease
Weatherstrips, Stops squeaks
1050173 Chrome Cleaner and Polish
16
oz. (0.473L)
VinyVLeather Cleaner
32
02. (0.946L)
1050214 Cleans white and black tires White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16
oz. (0.473L)
10501 74 Removes rust and corrosion
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Spot and stain removal
1050244
Also spot cleans vinyls Glass Cleaner
23 oz. (0.680L)
1050427 Spot
and stain removal Fabric Cleaner
16
02. (0.473L)
1050429
6 lbs. (2.72kg) Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
Lubriplate (White Grease)
12
oz. (0.340kg)
1052349 Cleans vinyl and
cloth,
also, tires and mats
Spot Lifter
6
oz. (0.237L)
1051398" Vinyl top dressing Preservatone
16
oz. (0.4731) 1051055
For hood, trunk, door hinges and latches
For cloth
1051515
Exterior wash
Wash-Wax (conc.)
16
oz. (0.4731)
1052870 Windshield-washing system
Washer Solvent
32
oz. (0.946L)
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* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products.
See your Maintenance Schedule for other products.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel Fuse Block
IC 7 21 7 3c 7 4c 7 5c 7 AK: MDL WIPER RDO IGN HTD MIR
6c 7 TAIL 7c 7 HORN 8C 7 STOP/HAZ 9c 7 CRANK AIR BAG
1oc 7 CRANK
CLUTCH P/N
111 7 =c 7 131 7 141 7 15c 7
161 7 17c 7 18C 7 19c 7 2oc 7
RH ILLUM
LH ILLUM CNSLILLUM F.P. 1 F.P. 2
CCM3 VALET A/C CLUTCH UTILITY OXYGEN SEN
21c 722C 7 4 7 24c 7251 7
26C 7 27c 7 2ac 7 29c 7 301 7
311 7 3zc 7 =c 7 34c 7351 7
361 7 371 7 38C 7 391 7401 7
411 742c 7 431 7441 7~C 7
ENG2 lNJl INJ 2 TURN COIL
P.K.E. CLUSTER BACKUP
FAN ENG 1
PWR MIRROR CRUISE E.C.M. AIR BAG CCM 1
RHCTSY LHCTSY L.C.D. CCMP RDOBAlT
SPORTSEAT PWR LOCK A/C PROG CIGAR HATCH
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
Two maxi -fuse blocks are located under hood
near battery.
- POWER SEAT
POWER WINDOW
P
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