2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE fuel filter

Table of Contents (cont'd)
Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care
Section
7
Section
6
Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services
Periodic Maintenance InspectionsRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
GM Oil Life System™
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Brakes
Bulb ReplacementWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Filling Your Tank
6
-9 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-19 Automatic Transmission Fluid
6
-19 Manual Transmission Fluid
6
-21 Hydraulic Clutch
6
-22 Rear Axle
6
-23 Engine Coolant
6
-26 Surge Tank Pressure Cap
6
-26 Power Steering Fluid
6
-27 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-29 Brakes
6
-32 Battery
6
-33 Bulb Replacement
6
-38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement6
-40 Tires
6
-53 Lifting Your Corvette
6
-57 Appearance Care
6
-57 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-60 Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
6
-60 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-62 Cleaning Your Convertible Top
6
-62 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
6
-63 Cleaning Tires
6
-63 Finish Damage
6
-63 Underbody Maintenance
6
-65 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-66 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-66 Service Parts Identification Label
6
-67 Electrical System
6
-74 Replacement Bulbs
6
-75 Capacities and Specifications
6
-76 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Please refer to ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index for more information.
Air ConditioningSee the refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . .
information label under the hood.
Automatic Transmission
Drain and Refill 5.0 quarts (4.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overhaul 10.8 quarts (10.2 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System12.6 quarts (11.9 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase
With Filter Change 6.5 quarts (6.1 L). . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Tank18.5 U.S. gallons (70.0 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission
(Overhaul)4.1 quarts (3.8 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle
Lubricant 1.69 quarts (1.6 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Slip Additive 4.0 ounces (118 ml). . . . . . .
Tire PressuresSee Tire
-Loading Information . . . . . .
label on rear edge of driver's door.
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb
-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to
fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

6-76 Engine Specifications
Type5.7L V8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code
LS1 G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LS6 S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement346 cubic inches (5665 cc) . . . . . . . . .
Fuel DeliverySequential Multi
-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Injection (SFI)
Valve ArrangementOverhead Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Piston Displacement5.7L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bore3.90 inches (9.9 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stroke3.62 inches (9.2 cm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio
LS1 10.0:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LS6 10.5:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower
LS1 350@5600 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LS6 380@6000 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque
LS1 (Automatic Transmission) 360@4000 rpm. . . .
LS1 (Manual Transmission) 370@4400 rpm. . . . . .
LS6 380@4800 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order1
-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Starts to Open187F (86C) . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Engine Air Cleaner/FilterA917C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery75P
-7YR* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Surge Tank CapGM Part No. 10296465 . . .
15 psi (105 kPa)
Engine Oil FilterPF44* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCV ValveCV948C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0.060 inch (1.524 mm)
Spark PlugPTJ16R15 (0.060 inch Gap) . . . . . . . . . .
Denso Type Number
Windshield Wiper Blade
Length 22 inches (55.9 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type 9 mm x 3 mm Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . .
* ACDelco

part number.