1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE transmission fluid

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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering and
parking brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
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.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines fortdamage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-37

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0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission
Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 If you haven’t used your vehicle under
severe service conditions listed previously
and, therefore, haven’t changed your
automatic transmission fluid, change both
the fluid and filter.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-39

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transmission Check
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If
you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed. Check the transmission fluid level;
add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all
hinges and latches, including those for the hood,
rear compartment, console door and any folding
seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed
to a corrosive environment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USAGE
Power Steering System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Manual
Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Synthetic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345866 or
12345867 or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid SAE
5W-30 (GM Part No. 1052931 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
USAGE
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Rear Axle (Limited-Slip
Differential)
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or
GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB or
GC-LB.
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) and
4 ounces
(1 18 ml)
of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive
(GM Part No. 1052358 or
equivalent) where required. See
“Rear Axle” in the Index.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
eauivalent.
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AirBag
....................................... 1-17
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-2 1
Howitworks
................................ 1-19
Location
.................................... 1-19
Servicing
.................................... 1-22
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-20
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-21
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-20
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1 - 18. 2-76
Air Bag System
................................ 1 - 17
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning
........................ 3.2.3.3. 3.7
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent
.......................... 2- 13
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-60
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-20
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
.......... 2-80. 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-79. 4-6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Appearance Care
............................... 6-54 Appearance Care
Materials
....................... 6-62
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
ASR Active Light
........................... 2-8 1. 4.8
ASR Off Light
................................. 2-81
ASR System
.................................... 4-8
ASR System Warning Light ................... 2.80. 4.8
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-18
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Electronic Climate Control System ................ 3-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-23
Transmission
........................... 2- 18. 2-2 1
Transmission Check
........................... 7-41
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-18
Transmission Park Mechanism Check
............. 7-43
Transmission. Fluid Temperature Reading
......... 2-97
Transmission. Operation
....................... 2-21
Transmission. Shifting
......................... 2-21
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-18
Axle. Limited-Slip Rear
......................... 2-28
Ashtray
....................................... 2-50
Automatic
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-24
9-1

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Battery
....................................... 6-35
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement, Passive Keyless Entry
............... 2-8
BBB Auto Line
.................................. 8-7
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-79
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Brake Warnings
................................ 5-2, 5-4
Adjustment
................................ 6-34
Fluid
....................................... 6-32
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-32
Parking
..................................... 2-28
PedalTravel
................................. 6-3 4
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-35
System Warning Light
......................... 2-78
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-34
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Check
........... 7-42
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 15
BTSI
......................................... 2-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-36
Bulbs, Replacement
........................... 6-73 Canadian
Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-74
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-40
Cassette Tape Player
.................. 3-1 1.3.13. 3.15
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-19
Center Console
................................. 2-48
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Certification Label
.............................. 4-28
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-53
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-76
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-31
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Child Restraints
................................ 1-26
Securing in the Passenger Seat Position
........... 1-26
TopStrap
................................... 1-26
WheretoPut
................................ l-26
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-65
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
.......................... 6-60
Coated Moldings
............................. 6-55
Convertible Hardtop
........................... 6-60
Convertible Top
.............................. 6-59
CarbonMonoxide
......................... 2.32. 4.27
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Fabric Protection
............................... 6-55
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3.1. 3.4
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-6 1
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission ................... 2-24
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air Cleaner .............................. 6- 15
Finish Care .................................... 6-58
FinishDamage
................................. 6-60
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-24
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-46
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-40
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ................................... 5-8
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-38
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
Gauge
....................................... 2-94
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuel, Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-65
.. ...........................
GaugeMarhngs .............................. 2-96
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-82
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-89
Engine Oil Temperature
........................ 2-90
Fuel
....................................... 2-94
Gear Positions
............................ 2-21, 2-24
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-28
Guide en FranGais
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-28
.. .................................
GVWR ..................................... 4-28
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-36
Hardtop. Convertible
............................ 2-64
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-36
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-43
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Headlamps
.................................... 2-42
Heating
.................................... 3-2, 3-6
Heritage Pages .... 111 ...................................
High-Beam Lamps .............................. 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
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Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-79
Passive Keyless Entry
......................... 2-92
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-6. 2.75
Service ASR
............................. 2-80, 4-9
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-86
ServiceLTPWS
.............................. 2-85
Service Ride Control
.......................... 2-92
System Problems
............................. 2-93
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Cylinders
................................... 7-41
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service .................... 7-41
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-43
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-83, 6-27
Low Oil Light
................................. 2-88
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .................. 2-83
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-46
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-4 1
Security
.................................... 2-93
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Triphlighway Intervals
................ 7.5. 7.28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-40
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-44 Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-46
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-4
Short TripKity Intervals
. .................. 7.4. 7.6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-61
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-86
Manual
Climate Control System
......................... 3-1
Frontseat
.................................... 1-1
Transmission ........................... 2- 18. 2.24
Transmission Check
........................... 7-41
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-21
Transmission. 'Shifting
......................... 2-24
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-18
MapLamps ................................... 2-45
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
. : ..................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-47
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-46
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-51
MMT ......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-22
Neutral. Manual Transmission
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
9-7