Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You should look for this  on the  oil  container,  and use 
only those oils  that are identified  as meeting  GM 
Standard 
4718M and have the “Starburst” symbol  on the 
front  of the oil container. 
Your  Corvette engine  is filled  at the factory with  a 
Mobil 
1 @ synthetic oil, which meets  all requirements for 
your  vehicle. 
Substitute  Oil (LTl Only): When  adding oil to 
maintain engine oil level, oil meeting  GM Standard 
GM47 
18M may  not be available.  You can add substitute 
oil  designated 
SAE 5W-30 with the “Starburst” symbol 
or API Service SH at all temperatures.  If temperatures 
are  above 
0” F (- 18 O C), you  may  substitute  SAE 
1OW-30  with the “Starburst” symbol  or API Service 
SH 
oil.  This  oil  should not be used  for an oil  change. 
Substitute  Oil (LT5 Only): When  adding  oil  to 
maintain engine oil level, 
if an  oil  meeting  GM Standard 
GM47 
18M is  not  available,  you can use oil designated 
SAE 1OW-30  with the “Starburst” symbol  or API 
~ Service SH at all temperatures. This oil should not be 
used  for 
an oil change. 
Engine  Oil  Additives 
Don’t  add anything  to your  oil. Your  Chevrolet dealer is 
ready  to advise  if you  think something should  be added. 
When  to  Change  Engine Oil 
See  if any  one  of these  is true  for you: 
0 Most trips  are less  than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). 
This  is particularly  important  when  outside 
temperatures  are below  freezing. 
Most trips include  extensive  idling  (such  as  frequent 
driving  in stop and 
go traffic). 
Most trips  are through  dusty  areas. 
If  any  one of these  is true  for your  vehicle,  you  need  to 
change your  oil and filter  every  3,000  miles 
(5 000 km) 
or 3 months -- whichever comes first.  (See “Engine  Oil 
Life Monitor” in the  Index.) 
If  none  of them is true, change  the oil and  filter  every 
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or  12 months -- whichever 
comes first. (See “Engine  Oil Life Monitor”  in the 
Index.) 
Engine  Coolant  Heater 
An  engine coolant  heater  can  be  a  big  help if you have 
to 
park outside  in  very  cold  weather, 0” F (- 1 8 O C) or 
colder.  If your vehicle  has  this  feature,  see  “Engine 
Coolant Heater” in the  Index. 
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine  Coolant ................................. 6-27 
Adding 
.................................... 6-28 
Checking 
................................... 6-28 
Heater 
................................ 2-23,  6-16 
Temperature  Gauge 
........................... 2-74 
Engine 
Cleaning 
................................... 6-63 
Exhaust 
.................................... 2-36 
Identification 
................................ 6-66 
Overheating 
................................. 5-13 
Power  Switch (ZR- 
1) ......................... 2-2 1 
Running  it  While You’re  Parked ................. 2-36 
Specifications 
............................... 6-75 
5.7L  LT1 (Code  P) ............................ 6-9 
5.7L  LT5 (Code 
J) ............................ 6- 10 
Adding .................................... 6-13 
Additives 
................................... 6-16 
Checking 
................................... 6-13 
Life  Monitor 
................................ 2-86 
Pressure  Gauge 
.............................. 2-80 
Temperature  Gauge 
........................... 2-8  1 
What  Kind  to Use 
............................ 6-14 
What  to  do with  Used  Oil 
...................... 6-17 
When  to Change 
............................. 6- 16 
EnglishMetric  Button 
........................... 2-67 
Ethanol  (In  Fuel) 
............................ 6-3, 6-5 
Exhaust,  Engine ................................ 2-36 
Expectant  Mothers, Use of Safety Belts 
............. 1-23 
Express  Down  Window 
.......................... 2-37 
Extended  Mobility  Tires 
......................... 6-49 
Extender,  Safety Belt 
............................ 1-30 
Starting 
.................................... 2-18 
Engineoil 
.................................... 6-12  Fabric 
Cleaning 
............................... 6-56 
Fan  Control Buttons 
.......................... 3.1,  3.4 
Fiberglass Springs 
.............................. 6-64 
Fifth  (5). Manual Transmission 
.................... 2-28 
Filling  Your  Tank 
................................ 6-6 
Filter.  Air Cleaner 
.............................. 6-18 
Finish Care 
.................................... 6-61 
Finish  Damage 
................................. 6-64 
First 
(1) Position.  Manual Transmission ............. 2-28 
Flashers. Hazard  Warning 
......................... 5-1 
Flat Tire.  Changing ............................. 5-27 
Flow-Through  Ventilation System 
.................. 3-10 
Fog Lamp. Bulb Replacement ..................... 6-38 
Fog  Lamps 
.................................... 2-48 
Foreign Countries. Fuel 
........................... 6-5 
Forward  Lamp Fuse Block 
........................ 6-72 
Fourth (4). Manual Transmission 
................... 2-28 
French LanguageManual 
........................... 11 .. 
Front  Map  Lamps ............................... 2-49 
Front  Towing  Hook-Ups 
.......................... 5-9 
Fuel 
.......................................... 6-2 
FillingYourTank 
............................. 6-6 
Gauge 
..................................... 2-83 
First (1) Position. Automatic Transmission 
........... 2-27 
In  Foreign  Countries 
........................... 6-5 
5.7L LTl  (Code  P) 
............................ 6-4 
5.7L  LT5 (Code 
J) ............................. 6-2 
Fuses  and Circuit Breakers 
....................... 6-67 
Forward  Lamp 
.............................. 6-72 
Instrument Panel 
............................. 6-69 
Underhood  Lamps 
........................... 6-74 
ECMEngine 
................................ 6-73 
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