1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE coolant level

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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. 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.
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Service
Fuel
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Rear Axle
Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires 6-52
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6-70 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Weatherstrips Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Your Convertible Top
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Tires
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
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If the LOW OIL LEVEL message on the Driver
Information Center comes on, it means you need to
check your engine oil level right away. For more
information, see “Driver Information Center” in the
Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
It’s
a good idea to check your engine oil level every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick is
next to the coolant surge
tank. The dipstick handle is
a round, yellow loop.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or a
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, you’ll need to
add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right
kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
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If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise
the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
What to Use
To add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 gear lubricant. To completely refill after draining,
add
4 ounces (1 18 ml) of Limited-Slip Differential
Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358). Then fill to the bottom
of the filler plug hole with Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5
gear lubricant.
Engine Coolant
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for
5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in
the Index.
A
50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
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0 Give boiling protection up to 265 “F (129” C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gauges work as
they should.
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engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and
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scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Never turn the surge tank pressure cap
-- even a
little
-- when the engine and radiator are hot.
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When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at
the
FULL COLD mark. Don’t overfill the surge tank.
Too much coolant can result in an ovefflow when the
fluid is hot.
If the LOW COOLANT message comes on, it means
you’re low
on engine coolant.
Adding Coolant
If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
at the surge tank, but only when the
engine is cool.
A CAUTION:
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You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and
it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine.
When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is tight.
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Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
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)
Coolant System
LS 1 (with M30
automatic transmission)
...... 12.6 quarts (1 1.9 L)
LS 1 (with "6
manual transmission)
....... 12.9 quarts ( 12.2 L)
Crankcase
With Filter Change ........... 6.5 quarts (6.1 L)
Fuel Tank ................. 19.1 gallons (72.3 L)
Manual Transmission
Rear Axle (Overhaul)
................ 4.1
quarts (3.8 1 L)
Lubricant
.................. 1.5 quarts (1 -42 L)
Limited Slip Additive ......... 4 ounces (1 18 ml)
Tire Pressures ...... See Tire-Loading Information
label on rear edge of driver's door.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,
be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended
in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase .............. 104.5 inches (265.4 cm)
Tread
Front .................. 62.1 inches (157.7 cm)
Rear
.................... .62 inches (157.4 cm)
Length ................. 179.7 inches (456.4 cm)
Width ................... 73.6 inches (1 86.9 cm)
Height .................. 47.7 inches (1 21.1 cm)
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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
pe$om 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.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Care
....................................... 3-29
Competitive Driving
............................ 2-24
Console. Center
........................... .. .... 2-55
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-57
Convenience Net. Cleaning
....................... 6-54
Convertible Top
................................ 2-68
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-54
Coolant
............................. 5.13.5.16. 6.22
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-26
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2-24
CoolingSystem
................................ 5-16
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-52
InCanada
.................................... 8-8
1ntheU.S. ................................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-47
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Infomation
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-59
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- 11
Defogging ............................ 3-3.3-7. 3-11
Defrosting ................................ 3-3. 3-11
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-7 1
Dolby B Noise Reduction ........................ 3-16 Door
Locks
....................................... 2-4
Downshifting
.................................. 2-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
................... 2-87
Warnings and Messages
........................ 2-97
Controls and Displays
......................... 2-88
ABS active
.................................. 2-98
Charge System Fault
.......................... 2-99
Coolant Over Temp
.......................... 2- 101
Flat Tire
. (lf. lr. rf. rr) ........................ 2-104
High Oil Temperature Reduce Engine rpm
........ 2- 102
High Tire Pressure
. (If. lr. rf. rr) ................ 2-105
High Trans Temp
............................ 2- 102
Low Coolant
................................ 2- 101
LowOilLevel ............................... 2-99
Low
Oil Pressure ............................. 2-98
Low Tire Pressure
. (If. lr. rf. rr) ................ 2-103
Maximum Speed
80 mph (129 Wh) ............ 2-101
Reduced Engine Power
........................ 2-99
ServiceABS
................................. 2-98
Service Column Lock
.......................... 2-98
Service Ride Control
......................... 2- 101
Service Tire Monitor (MON) System (SYS) ....... 2-106
Service Traction System
...................... 2-100
Service Vehicle Soon
.......................... 2-99
Shocks Inoperative
........................... 2- 10 1
Traction System
- OFF ....................... 2-100
Traction System
- ON ........................ 2-100
Traction System
(SYS) Active .................. 2-100
Driver Position
................................. 1-11
Driving
........................................ 4-1
City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Messages
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Freeway
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InaBlizzard
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IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
Oncurves
.................................. 4-10
OnSnowandIce ............................. 4-25
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Winter
...................................... 4-24
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Night
...................................... 4-15
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
Through Deep Water
.......................... 4-18
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Electrical Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.23.3.27. 6.62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Electronic Dual Climate Control System
.............. 3-4
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-72
Coolant
........................... 5-13,5-16, 6-22
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-24
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7- 11
Coolant Temperature Gage ................ 2-8 1, 5- 13
Exhaust
........................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Identification
................................ 6-62
Oil, Adding ................................. 6-12
Oil, Additives
................................ 6-15
Oil, Life Monitor
............................. 6-15
EMT
......................................... 6-41
Engine
....................................... 6-10
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-67
Oil
........................................ 6-12
Oil, Checking
................................ 6-12
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-11
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Oil. Used ................................... 6-16
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Specifications
................................ 6-70
Oil,
When to Change
.......................... 6-15
Running While Parked
......................... 2-38
Starting Your
................................ 2-22
Oil, Pressure Gage
............................ 2-84
EnglisWMetric Button
........................... 2-77
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
...................... 2-15,2-37, 4-28
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-41
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-41
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-53
Fabric Protection
............................... 6-53
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3-2, 3-6
Feature, Theft-Deterrent
......................... 2-17
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-59
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Filling
a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-8
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter, Air Cleaner
.............................. 6-17
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
Finish Damage
................................. 6-59
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-28
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-29
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire, What to Do
............................ 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-71
Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode
..... 5-13
Finishcare
.................................... 6-56
FloorMats
.................................... 2-59
FobTraining
................................... 2-97
FogLamps
.................................... 2-51