Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting
federal specifications, but emission control system
performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your
vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If
this occurs, return
to your authorized Corvette dealer for diagnosis to
determine the cause of failure. In the event it is
determined that the cause of the condition is the type of
fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT);
ask your service station operator whether or not
his fuel
contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines.
If fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on. If
this occurs, return to your authorized
Corvette dealer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent deposits from forming
in your engine and fuel
system, allowing your emission control system to
function properly. Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol,
and
reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to
help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
use these gasolines if they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode
metal parts in your fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs
caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask
an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap.
/9 CAUTION:
If J ,.I get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you
if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
I NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacities and Specifications
Engine
vpe .................................... V8
VIN Engine Code
LSl ...................................... G
Fuel Delivery ............ Sequential Multi-Port
Fuel Injection (SFI)
Valve Arrangement ............. Overhead Valve
Piston Displacement ...................... 5.7L
Bore ...................... 3.90 inches (9.9 cm)
Stroke .................... 3.62 inches (9.2 cm)
Compression Ratio
LSl ................................ 10.1:l
Horsepower
LS1 .................................. 345
Firing Order .................. 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
................... 187°F (86°C)
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A917C
Battery ............................. 78A-72H
Coolant Surge Tank Cap ... GM Part No. 10296465
15 psi (105 kPa)
Engine Oil Filter ........................ PF44
PCV Valve ............................. 799C
Serpentine Belt
AC Compressor
......... GM Part No. 12556609
or equivalent
Water Pump, Generator, Power Steering Pump
... GM Part No. 12555225
Spark Plug ............. 41-93 1 (0.60 inch Gap) or equivalent
Thermostat ............. GM Part No. 12555717
or equivalent
Windshield Wiper Blade
Length ................... .22 inches (55.9 cm)
Type
............ 9 mm x 3 mm Shephard’s Hook
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