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Fill Reservoir
(5.7L LT5 (Code J) Engine)
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
1. You can remove the coolant high fill reservoir
pressure cap when the cooling system, including the
coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press
down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a
hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still
some pressure left.
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leave the coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap off. 6.
7.
Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine fans.
By this time the coolant level inside the coolant high
fill reservoir filler neck
may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more
of the proper mix through the filler
neck until the level reaches the base of the filler
neck.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. You can remove the coolant high fill reservoir
pressure cap when the cooling system, including the
coolant high fill reservoir pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press
down while turning the pressure cap.)
If
you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there
is still some pressure left.
2.. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valve on
the water pump inlet.
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If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Adding Coolant
To Check Coolant
When your engine is cold, check the dipstick on the cap
of the coolant recovery tank. The coolant level should
be at COLD, or a little higher. When your engine is
warm, the level on the dipstick should be up to the HOT,
or a little higher. Your
Corvette also has
a high fill reservoir located at the
right rear of the engine compartment.
If the recovery tank
is very low or empty, also add
coolant to the
high fill reservoir. To add coolant at the
high fill reservoir, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every [7 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
3 months, whichever occurs first). Service. -f-
An Emission Control Service. * [7 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
17 Lubricate the suspension, steering and more often under dusty conditions.
transmission shift linkage, parking brake
An Emission Control Service.
cable guides, underbody contact Points and Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
occurs first). damage. Replace parts as needed.
every
24 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
An Emission Control Service filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
every
24 months, whichever occurs first). - In heavy city traffic where the outside
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what temperature regularly reaches 90 O F
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, (32 O C) or higher.
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or An Emission Control Service. -f-
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or one or more of these conditions:
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
An Emission Control Service.
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- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
delivery service.
I7 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
Sewice.
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.?
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
A
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
Control
Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
delivery service.
Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
Sewice.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
Service. T
An Emission Control Service. f
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I
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