2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE power steering fluid

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling the Tank..............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-20
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-20
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-20
Engine Coolant.............................................5-21Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-24
Engine Overheating.......................................5-24
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-26
Cooling System............................................5-26
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-32
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-33
Brakes........................................................5-34
Battery........................................................5-37
Jump Starting...............................................5-38
Rear Axle.......................................................5-43
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-44
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting............5-44
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-45
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..........................................5-45
Sidemarker Lamps........................................5-47
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-48
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-48
Windshield Replacement.................................5-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-49
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-20.
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-33.
C. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-34.
D. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-21.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filters. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18.
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower Steering
Fluid on page 5-31.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-13.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-13.
I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-89.
J. Passenger Compartment Air Filter (Out of View).
SeePassenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-31.
K. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-37.Engine Oil
If the LOW OIL LEVEL message on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means you need
to check your engine oil level right away. For more
information, seeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-49.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is 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 handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. 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.
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5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
Check the level in the surge tank when the system
has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the
proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 4, then reinstall
the pressure cap. If the coolant is not at the
proper level when the system cools down again,
see your dealer.Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for
reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering uid
unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A uid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the uid level on
the dipstick. There are markings on both sides of
the dipstick.The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough uid to bring the level up to
the mark.
When the engine
compartment is hot, the
level should be at the HOT
mark. When the engine
compartment is cool,
the level should be at the
FULL COLD mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of uid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Always use the proper uid. Failure to use the proper
uid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM
Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting
this standard may be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute Certied 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. GM
Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil
on page 5-13.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-21.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4
brake uid.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Chassis
Lubrication
(Rear Toe-Link
Outer Ends with
Z51 Option)Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Manual
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-85
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-85
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-85
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-86
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-85
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-85
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-37
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Coolant......................................................5-21
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-46
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-26
Overheating................................................5-24
Racing or Other Competitive Driving...............2-23
Starting......................................................2-22
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-19Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-8
Extended Mobility Tires....................................5-56
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-20
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-19
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-82
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Floor Mats.....................................................2-47
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Manual Transmission....................................5-20
Power Steering...........................................5-31
Windshield Washer......................................5-33
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-47
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Front Air Dam................................................2-20
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
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Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-24
Door Locks.................................................2-12
Electrical System.........................................5-85
Lumbar and Side Bolsters.............................. 1-3
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-31
Windows....................................................2-17
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-20
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-13
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radios..........................................................3-78
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-99
Care of Your CDs........................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-98
Radio with CD............................................3-79
Setting the Time..........................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-98
Understanding Reception..............................3-98Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Axle......................................................5-43
Limited-Slip.................................................4-11
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-48
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass....................................................2-37
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-35
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-35
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-36
Removing the Roof Panel................................2-52
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-48
Replacement, Windshield.................................5-48
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-51
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-52
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-31
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