1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE automatic transmission

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If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no
steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when you:
Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Stop after high-speed driving.
0 Idle for long periods in traffic.
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or
so:
1.
2.
3.
Turn off your air conditioner.
Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan
speed and open the window as necessary.
If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL
(N);
otherwise, shift to the highest gear while
driving
-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or
DRIVE (D) for automatic transmissions. If you
no longer have the overheat warning, you can
drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about
10 minutes.
If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can
drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your
vehicle right away.
If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine
for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to see if
the warning stops. But then, if you still have the
warning,
turn ofthe engine and get everyone out of the
vehicle
until it cools down. Also, see “Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode” listed previously in
this section.
You may decide not to lift the hood
but to get service
help right away.
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Here you will find information about the care of your Corvette. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2 Service 6-3 Fuel
6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6-5 Filling Your Tank
6- 8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6-1 1 Engine Oil
6-16 Air Cleaner
6-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid
6- 19 Manual Transmission Fluid
6-20 Hydraulic Clutch
6-22 Engine Coolant
6-26 Surge Tank Pressure Cap
6-26 Power Steering Fluid
6-22 Rear Axle
6-26
Thermostat
6-27 Windshield Washer Fluid
6-
29 Brakes
6-32 Battery 6-33
6-33
6-37
6-40
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6-55
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6-69 6-7
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Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Corvette
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Corvette
Aluminum Wheels
Tires Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Pull the assembly out.
3. Replace the filter.
4. Push the assembly back into place.
5. Fasten the clips.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check
Because this operation is difficult, you may choose to
have this done at your Chevrolet dealer service
department. It is not necessary to check the transmission
fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason
for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your
Chevrolet dealer service department and have it repaired
as soon
as possible.
There is
a special procedure for checking and changing the
transmission fluid, Contact your Chevrolet dealer for
Corvette Service Manual.
To purchase a service manual,
see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.
- additional information or the procedure can be found in a
NOTICE:
We recommend that only fluid labeled
DEXR0N’-I11 be used, because fluid with that
label
is made specially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11 is not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.

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Automatic Transmission Indicator ............ 194
Console Compartment Flood
................ LED
Glove Box Lamp ......................... 194
Mirror Reading Lamps
.................... 212-2
Visor Vanity Mirror
........................ 37
Underhood
............................. 211-2
IP Courtesy Lamps
........................ 194
Headlamp High Beam
.................... 9005
Headlamp Low Beam .................... 9006
Fog .................................... 893
Rear Courtesy .......................... PC168
Front ParlunglTurn Signal
............. 3 157NAK
Back-up
............................... 2057
Front Sidemarker
......................... 194
Rear Sidemarker
......................... 194
Stopflail Turn Signal
..................... 3057
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
............. LED
License
................................. 194
Capacities and Specifications
Engine
Type .................................... V8
Fuel Delivery ............ Sequential Multi-Port
VIN Engine Code .......................... G
Fuel Injection (SFI)
Valve Arrangement ............. Overhead Valve
Piston Displacement ..................... 5.7 L
Bore ...................... 3.90 inches (9.9 cm)
Stroke .................... 3.62 inches (9.2 cm)
Compression Ratio ..................... 10.1 : 1
Horsepower ............................. 345
Firing Order .................. 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
.................. 1 87 O F (86 O C)
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Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A917C
Battery ............................. 78A-72H
Coolant Surge Tank Cap ................. RC75
Engine Oil Filter ........................ PF44
15
psi (105
kPa)
PCV Valve ............................. 799C
Serpentine Belt
AC Compressor
......... GM Part No. 12556609
or equivalent
Water Pump, Generator, Power Steering Pump
... GM Part No. 12555225
or equivalent
Thermostat .............. GM Part No. 125557 17
or equivalent
Windshield Wiper Blade Spark Plug
............. 4 1-93 1 (0.60 inch Gap)
Length
................... .22 inches (55.9 cm)
Type
............ 9 mm x 3 mm Shephard’s Hook
Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 Nsm)
Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
United States. 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)*
With M30 Automatic Transmission
.... 12.6 quarts
With MM6 Manual Transmission
...... 12.9 quarts
(12.2 L)
With Filter Change
.......... 6.5 quarts (6.1 L)*
Fuel Tank ................. 19.1 gallons (72.3 L)
Coolant System
(11.9 L)
Crankcase
Manual Transmission Rear Axle (Overhaul)
................ 4.1 quarts
(3.81 L)*
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.
*Recheck fluid level after filling. See Section
6 or the Index.
Add enough to bring the fluid level to the full line.

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50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote y.)
0 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°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
vyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require change.
Manual transmissiorz fluid doesn
’t require change.
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100,000 Miles (160 000 km) (Continued)
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°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
If you haven ’t used your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require change.
Manual transmission fluid doesn
’t require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Cl Drain, flush and refill the cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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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 coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning’’
in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission” in the Index. Check for leaks. A
fluid
loss may indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired if needed.
Automatic Transmission Inspection
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. Check for leaks. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to
your Chevrolet dealership Service Department and have
it repaired as soon as possible.
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.