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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
6-56
6-57
6-57 6-59
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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
6-1

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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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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If there is
irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment.
Inspect for damaged wheels.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections or other conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index.
A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc. You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions
result in frequent braking.

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Brakesystem
................................ 7-17
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-17
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-17
Steering
.................................... 7-17
Suspension
.................................. 7-17
Tire
........................................ 7-17
Wheel
...................................... 7-17
InstrumentPanel
............................... 2-68
Brightness Control
............................ 2-52
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Cluster
..................................... 2-7 0
FuseBlock .................................. 6-63
Instrument Panel Cupholder
....................... 2-54
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-52
Jump Starting
.................................. 5-3
Key Fob Transmitter
............................ 2-6
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7-14
Labels
....................................... 4-30
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-60
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-60
Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses
................. 6-56
Courtesy
.................................... 2-52
Exterior
.................................... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-52
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Lamps Latches.
Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-34
Lighter
....................................... 2-57
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-20, 2-72
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-74, 4-7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-73
Check Engine
................................ 2-76
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-7, 2-72
Traction Control System
(TCS) .................. 2-75
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-30
CheckGages
................................ 2-79
Security
.................................... 2-79
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-14
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-16
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.................... 7-14
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Using the Wheel Lock Key
..................... 6-50
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-18
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-14
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-20
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-17
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-18
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance, Underbody
......................... 6-57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-76

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InCanada
................................... 8-11
To General Motors
............................ 8-1 1
Safety Warnings and Symbols
...................... vm
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-5
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining
.................................... 1-3
Seats
.......................................... 1-1
ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-27
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-2
Second Gear, Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-28
Second Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-29
Security Light
.................................. 2-79
SecurityShade
................................. 2-55
Security Shade, Cleaning
...... ... ..... 6-53
Selective Real Time Damping
. . . . 2-38
Service
Bulletins, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Manuals, Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-60
Publications, Ordering ......................... 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8- 12
InCanada
................................... 8-11
...
sport ........................................ 1-3
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Corvette
.......... 1-24 Shift Speeds
... ...................... 2-30
Shifting
....... ......................... 2-26
Into Park
.... .. ............... 2-33
OutofPark
................................ 2-35
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-42
Sixth Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-29
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-69
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Sportseat
...................................... 1-3
Springs. Fiberglass
.............................. 6-58
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-52
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-15
Steam
........................................ 5-14
Steering
...................................... 4-11
In Emergencies
........................... 4-12
Power
......... ............... 4-11
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-41
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-54
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-32
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-22
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-58
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5-18
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. x
System Controls. Climate Control System ......... 3-2. 3-5
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-69
Speedometer
................................... 2-71
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-22
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TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-29
Temperature Control
......................... 3.3. 3.6
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Radio
........................... 3-26
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear. Manual Transmission
.................. 2-29
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-41
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 13
Tirechains
.................................... 6-51
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-40
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Extended Mobility
............................ 6-41
If One Goes Flat
.............................. 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-43
Inflation Check
............................... 7- 13
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-44
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-43
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-46
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-46
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-27
TorqueLock
................................... 2-35
Torque, Wheel Nut
............. ................ 6-70 TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-31
Traction Control System
.......................... 4-9
Traction Control System (TCS) Light
............... 2-75
Towing
Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
TrailerTowing ................................. 4-31
Transmission Fluid
.............................. 6-18
Automatic
................................... 6-18
Manual
..................................... 6-19
Transmission. Ignition Lock Check
................. 7-16
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............. 2-42
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-41
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-16
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-57
Transmitters. Remote Function Actuation System
...... 2-6
Universal Theft-Deterrent System
.................. 2-16
Vehicle Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your ........... 6-3
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings
.............................. ix
Dimensions ................................. 6-71
Identification Number
......................... 6-60
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-13
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-58
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-58
Voltmeter
..................................... 2-73
Storage
..................................... 6-32
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