1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE engine oil

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30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
0 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 *.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
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. (See footnote?.)
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
40,000 Miles (64 000 km)
Cl 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 “f)
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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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.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY

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60,000 Miles (96 000 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 Replace air cleaner filter.
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. (See footnote?.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:(
7-9

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70,000 Miles (112 000 km)
0 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 *.)
Cl Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
+
SERVICED BY:
80,000 Miles (128 000 km)
0 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 T.)
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-10
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90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
0 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 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Cl 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. (See footnote?.)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
100,000 Miles (1 60 000 km)
0 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 * .)
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Cl Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per$orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
I
FLUIDLUBRICANT
The engine requires a special oil
meeting GM Standard GM47 18M.
Oils meeting this Standard may be
identified as synthetic, and should also be identified with the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. However, not
all Synthetic API oils with the
Starburst symbol will meet this
GM Standard. You should look for
and use only an oil that meets GM
Standard GM4718M. For the
proper viscosity, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
USAGE
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
FLUID/LUBRICANT
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Synthetic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part No. 12345866
or 12345867 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls ................................ 3- 1
Automatic Electronic Dual ....................... 3-5
Manual
...................................... 3-2
Adapter Kit
.................................. 3-18
Care
....................................... 3-30
Changer, Trunk Mounted
....................... 3-22
Player
...................................... 3-18
Competitive Driving ............................ 2-24
Console, Center
................................ 2-55
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-57
Convenience Net, Cleaning
....................... 6-53
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-54
Coolant
............................. 5-13,5-18, 6-22
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-26
Coolant Heater, Engine
.......................... 2-24
Cooling System
................................ 5- 16
CourtesyLamps
................................ 2-52
Courtesy Transportation
In Canada
..................................... 8-8
1ntheU.S. ................................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-47
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Compact Disc
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-57
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-50
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3 Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
InCanada
................................... 8-11
To General Motors ............................ 8-11
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
..................... 3.4. 3.10
Defogging
....................... 3.3.3.8.3.10. 3.12
Defrosting
............................ 3.3.3.9. 3.12
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-71
Dolby
B Noise Reduction ........................ 3-17
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
PowerLocks
.................................. 2-5
Downshifting
.................................. 2-31
Drive, Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-28
Driver Information Center (DIC)
................... 2-81
Controls and Displays
......................... 2-82
Warnings and Messages
........................ 2-90
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Active
............ 2-91
Charge System Fault
.......................... 2-92
Coolant Over Temp
........................... 2-94
Flat Tire
- (If, lr, rf, rr) ......................... 2-96
High Oil Temperature Reduce Engine Rpm
........ 2-94
High Tire Pressure
- (If. Ir, rf. IT) ................. 2-96
High Trans Temp
............................. 2-94
LowOilLevel
............................... 2-91
Low Oil Pressure
............................. 2-91
Low Tire Pressure
- (If, lr. rf, rr) ................. 2-95
Maximum Speed 80 Mph (129
Mh) ............. 2-93
Reduced Engine Power
........................ 2-92
Service ABS
................................. 2-91
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Messages
9-3