2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE engine

Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 7‑10for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information.
Cooling System
6.2L LS3 V8 Engine 11.3 L11.9 qt
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine –Cooling System 12.0 L12.7 qt
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine –Supercharger
Intercooler Cooling System 4.9 L
5.2 qt
7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 11.3 L11.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 6.2L LS3 V8 5.7 L6.0 qt
6.2L LS3 V8 with Z52 Dry Sump Oil System 9.9 L10.5 qt
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 9.9 L10.5 qt
7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 9.9 L10.5 qt
Fuel Tank 68.0 L18.0 gal
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Application Capacities
Metric English
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter
Replacement) 6.2 L
6.5 qt
Manual Transmission –Base 3.5 L3.6 qt
Manual Transmission –Z16 4.0 L4.2 qt
Manual Transmission –Z06 4.3 L4.5 qt
Manual Transmission –ZR1 4.3 L4.5 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order
6.2L LS3 V8 W Automatic
Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
6.2L LS9 V8 TManual1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
7.0L LS7 V8 EManual1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
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Engine Data
EngineHorsepower TorqueDisplacement Compression Ratio
6.2L LS3 V8 without
option NPP 430 @ 5900 rpm 424 lb ft @ 4600 rpm
6.2L10.69:1
6.2L LS3 V8 with
option NPP 436 @ 5900 rpm 428 lb ft @ 4600 rpm
6.2L10.69:1
6.2L LS9 V8
Supercharged 638 @ 6500 rpm 604 lb ft @ 3800 rpm
6.2L9.10:1
7.0L LS7 V8 505 @ 6300 rpm 470 lb ft @ 4800 rpm 7.0L11.00:1
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
7-1

Scheduled Maintenance
When the Change Engine Oil Message
Displays
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oilon
page 6‑19. An Emission Control Service.
When the Change Engine Oil message displays,
service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible,
within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under the
best conditions, the engine oil life system might not
indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a
year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least
once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your
dealer/retailer has trained service technicians who will
perform this work and reset the system. If the engine
oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service.
Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑25. When the Change Engine Oil message displays,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. The services described for Maintenance
I
should be performed at every engine oil change.
The services described for Maintenance IIshould
be performed when:.Maintenance Iwas performed the last time the
engine oil was changed.
.It has been 10 months or more since the Change
Engine Oil message has displayed or since the last
service.
Maintenance I
.Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oilon
page 6‑19. An Emission Control Service.
.Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolanton page 6‑34.
.Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑42.
.Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 6‑70.
7-3

.Tire wear inspection. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6‑76.
.Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked.
.Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles
driven in dusty conditions only). See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑27.
.Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
Maintenance II
.Perform all services described in Maintenance I.
.Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts
or signs of wear.
.Engine cooling system inspection. Visual
inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps
and replacement, if needed.
.Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear,
cracking, or contamination and windshield and
wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See
Windshield and Wiper Blades
on page 6‑96.
Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement.
See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on
page 6‑59.
.Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, any
folding seat hardware, and rear compartment,
hood, and console door hinges and latches
lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
on page 7‑10. More frequent
lubrication may be required when vehicle is
exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth
makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
.Restraint system component check. See Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 2‑60.
.Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑27.
.Passenger compartment air filter replacement
(or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). More
frequent replacement may be required if vehicle is
driven regularly under dusty conditions.
Additional Required Services
At Each Fuel Stop
.Engine oil level check. See Engine Oilon
page 6‑19.
.Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolanton page 6‑34.
.Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6‑42.
7-4

Once a Month
.Tire inflation check. SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 6‑70.
.Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 6‑76.
Once a Year
.Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and
Services on page 7‑8.
.Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park)
mechanism check. See Owner Checks and
Services on page 7‑8.
.Automatic transmission shiftlock control system
check. See Owner Checks and Serviceson
page 7‑8.
.Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure
check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser
outside cleaning. See Cooling System (Engine)
on
page 6‑32or Cooling System (Intercooler)on
page 6‑33.
.Exhaust system and nearby heat shields
inspection for loose or damaged components.
.Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort,
or binding. Replace if needed.
Once Every Two Years
.Clutch hydraulic system drain, flush, and refill.
Service at a regular service interval (I or II) every
two years. This service can be complex; have your
dealer/retailer perform this service. See Hydraulic
Clutch on page 6‑31.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
40 000 km/25,000 Miles
.Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks.
.ZR1 Only: Engine air cleaner filter replacement.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑27.
7-5

First Engine Oil Change After Every
80 000 km/50,000 Miles
.Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑27.
.Automatic transmission fluid change (severe
service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city
traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous
terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used
for taxi, police, or delivery service. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on page 6‑31.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
160 000 km/100,000 Miles
.Automatic transmission fluid change (normal
service). See Automatic Transmission Fluidon
page 6‑31.
.Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires
inspection. An Emission Control Service.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
240 000 km/150,000 Miles
.Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill,
cooling system and cap pressure check, and
cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning
condenser (or every 5 years, whichever occurs
first). See Engine Coolant
on page 6‑34.An
Emission Control Service.
.ZR1 Only: Intercooler system drain, flush, and refill
(or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). See
Engine Coolant on page 6‑34.
.Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious damage and
replacement, if needed. An Emission Control
Service.
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