1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

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Type ................................................................... V8
VIN Engine Code
LT1
................................................................... P
LT4 .................................................................... 5
Fuel Delivery ............................... Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI)
Valve Arrangement ............................................. Overhead Valve
Piston Displacement. ............................................ 350 CID (5.7L)
Bore
.................................................. 4.00 inches (101.6 mm)
Stroke .................................................. 3.48 inches (88.39 mm)
Compression Ratio LTl
............................................................. 10.5: 1
LT4 ................................................ .......... 10.67: 1
LT1, ................................................................. 300
LT4
................................................................. 330
Firing Order
................................................... 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification
............................... 180°F (82°C)
Horsepower
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Air Cleaner Filter ..................................................... A 1097C
GM Part
No. 25096933 or equivalent
Battery
.............................................................. 75B-72
Coolant High Fill Reservoir Cap
........................................... RC27
15 psi (105 kPa)
GM Part
No. 6410782 or equivalent
Crankcase Ventilation Valve
........................................... CV895C
Engine Oil Filter
....................................................... PF52
GM Part
No. 25010908 or equivalent
Flat Ratchet Wrench (Convertible Hardtop
Only) ...... GM Part No. 101 37741 or equivalent
PCV Valve
.................................................. AC Type CV895C
Serpentine Belt
................................ GM Part No. 10230259 or equivalent
Spark Plug
............................................ .4 1-943 (0.050 inch Gap)
GM Part
No. 5614244 or equivalent
Thermostat
................................... GM Part No. 10223370 or equivalent
Tom@ Wrench
................................ GM Part No. 1017231 1 or equivalent
Windshield Wiper Blade Length
...................... .......................... 20 inches (508 mm)
Type ................................................. 0.'25 inch (6.35 mm) pin
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque .......... ......... ................... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
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The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning ................. See the refrigerant information label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill
.............................................. 5 quarts (4.7 L)*
Overhaul
............................................. 10.8 quarts (10.2 L)*
LT1 ........... ................................... 14.5 quarts (13.7 L)
LT4
.................................................... 14.6quarts(13.8L)
Without Filter Change
....................................... 4.0 quarts (3.8 L)*
With Filter Change ......................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)*
FuelTank ................................ ............. 20.0 gallons (75.7 L)
Manual Transmission (Overhaul)
............................. 2.2 quarts (2.1 L)*
Rear Axle
Lubricant
.................................................. 1.5 quarts (1.42 L)
Limited Slip Additive
...................................... .4.0 ounces (1 18 ml)
Tire Pressures
.......... See Tire-Loading Information label on rear edge of driver’s door
Cooling System
Crankcase
* Recheck fluid level after filling. See Section 6 or the Index.
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Wheelbase ........................................
Tread Front/Re
..............................................
Coupe and Convertible ..................................
GrandSpo .............................................
96.2 inches (2 444 mm)
57.7 inches (1 466 mm)
59.1 inches (1 500 mm)
60.6 inches (1 539 mm)
Length ............................................... 178.5 inches (4 535 mm)
Coupe ............................................... 70.7 inches (1 796 mm)
Convertible ........................................... 73.1 inches (1 856 mm)
Coupe ............................................... 46.3 inches (1 177 mm)
Convertible ........................................... 47.3 inches (1 202 mm)
Width
Height

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Power Curves
LT1 Engine 350 500 r
450 c 4 315
ENGINE SPEED-RPM
Power Curves
500 ,- LT4 Engine 1 350
2 250
200
150
TORQUE
HORSEPOWER
looL 50 /
- 315
- 280
-245 9 2 -no !#
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- 175 8 - 140 $
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- 70
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ENGINE SPEED- RPM

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Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Corvette dealer.
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I
IMPORTANT.
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
This section covers the maintenance required for your
Corvette. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
I Protection
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your
Corvette dealer
for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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