1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE oil type

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and
is not covered by your
warranty.
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
LT1 LT5
This gauge shows your engine oil temperature. Oil
temperature may vary with the type
of driving you do
and weather conditions. If your gauge pointer moves
close to or into the shaded area and 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine It’s normal for the transmission fluid temperature to
vary, depending on the type of driving you do and
weather conditions. If you drive on long grades on a hot
day, the transmission fluid temperature will be higher
than normal driving on a cold day. If you drive your
Corvette at high speeds with a lot of stop-and-go or fast
accelerations, your transmission fluid temperature may
also be higher.
If the transmission fluid exceeds
280°F (138 “C), the
CHECK GAUGES light will come on and HI
AUTO
will be displayed next to the transmission fluid
temperature when you toggle through the GAUGES
button. You should move the shift lever to DRIVE (D)
and continue driving at a slower, constant speed.
Monitor the transmission fluid temperature and allow
it
to cool to 180°F (82°C) to 200°F (93°C). Then, you
should check the transmission fluid level for a low fill or
overfill condition and bring your Corvette in for service
as soon as possible (see “Automatic Transmission Fluid”
in the Index). Also, check the engine coolant
temperature. If it’s too hot, see “Cooling System” in the
Index.
Check Gauges Light
This red light will come on
briefly when you are
starting the engine. If the
light comes on and stays on
while
you are driving, check
your gauges to see if they
are
in the warning areas.
This light can come
on for:
0 high engine oil temperature or low oil pressure
high coolant temperature
high or low battery voltage
0 low fuel level
0 high automatic transmission oil temperature
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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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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 Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ......................................
Battery
VIN Engine Code J ....................................
............................... A1097C
GM
Part No. 25096933 or equivalent
................................752-72
..................................................................... VIN Engine Code P 75B-72
Coolant High Fill Reservoir Cap ............................ RC36/GM Part No. 6410785 or equivalent
Crankcase Ventilation Valve
VIN Engine Code J ........................................................ CV746CB and CV9 13C
GM
Part No. 25042723 and GM Part No. 25098197or equivalent
VIN Engine Code
P CV895C
GM
Part No. 25095452 or equivalent
VIN Engine Code
J PF97OC (black)
GM
Part No. 25014155 or equivalent
VIN Engine Code
P ........ ............................................................
GM Part No. 25010908 or equivalent
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Engine Oil Filter
..............................................................
PCV Valve (LT1) .............................. ......................... AC Type CV895C
PCV Valve (LT5) ........................... ................. ~.. AC Type CV746CB
AC Type CV913C
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