2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE coolant reservoir

A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch on page 6‑31.
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on
page 6‑42.
C. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”under
Brakes on page 6‑43.
D. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑34.
E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑27.
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power
Steering Fluid on page 6‑41. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
“When to Add Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
I. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 6‑104.
J. Passenger Compartment Air Filter (Out of View). See Passenger Compartment Air Filter
on
page 4‑28.
K. Battery on page 6‑49.
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A. Intercooler. SeeCooling System (Engine)on
page 6‑32or Cooling System (Intercooler)on
page 6‑33.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑27.
C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 6‑41.
D. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑34.
E. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on
page 6‑42.
F. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch on page 6‑31.
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”under
Brakes on page 6‑43. H. Passenger Compartment Air Filter (Out of View).
See Passenger Compartment Air Filter
on
page 4‑28.
I. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
J. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank. See “Changing Engine
Oil and Filter” Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
K. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
L. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 6‑50.
M. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 6‑104.
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A.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑27.
B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power
Steering Fluid on page 6‑41.
C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 6‑104.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 6‑50.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
F. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank. See “Changing Engine
Oil and Filter” Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
under Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
H. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑34.
I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on
page 6‑42.
J. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”under
Brakes on page 6‑43.
K. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Hydraulic
Clutch on page 6‑31.
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
(Except ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport)
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC), check the engine oil
level right away. For more information, see Driver
Information Center (DIC)
on page 4‑47. Check the
engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder.
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each
fuel fill. 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 6‑14for 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 this is not done,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a lint‐free paper towel or a cloth, then push it back in all
the way.
3. Remove the dipstick again, keeping the tip down and read the level on the cross‐hatched area.
Oil levels that fall in the cross‐hatched area are
normal.
4. Push the dipstick back in all the way.
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When to Check and What to Use
The hydraulic clutch fluid
reservoir cap has this
symbol on it. See Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 6‑14for
reservoir location.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper
fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 7‑10. The fluid requires changing every
two years. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3.
How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the clutch fluid reservoir to make sure
the fluid level is at the MIN (minimum) line on the side
of the reservoir. The hydraulic clutch fluid system
should be closed and sealed.
Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to
top‐off the fluid level. Remove the cap only when
necessary to add the proper fluid until the level
reaches the MIN line.
Cooling System (Engine)
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the
correct working temperature.
7.0L Engine shown, 6.2L Engine similar
A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan
B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap
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Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle
be driven to a safe place, up to 50 miles (80 km),
in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine
condition exists and the messages COOLANT OVER
TEMPERATURE and REDUCED ENGINE POWER
are displayed, along with the check engine light, an
overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups
of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this
mode, there is a significant loss in power and engine
performance.
Driving extended distances in the overheat protection
mode should be avoided.
Notice: After driving in the overheated engine
protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage,
allow the engine to cool before attempting any
repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded.
Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil
and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil
on
page 6‑19.
Power Steering Fluid
See Engine Compartment
Overviewon page 6‑14for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
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Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the
tank is full. See Engine
Compartment Overview
on page 6‑14for
reservoir location.
Notice:
.When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer's instructions for
adding water.
.Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage the washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system. Also, water does
not clean as well as washer fluid.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters
full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid
expansion if freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is completely full.
.Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
the windshield washer. It can damage the
vehicle's windshield washer system and
paint.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is filled with
DOT 3 brake fluid. See
Engine Compartment
Overview
on page 6‑14for the location of the
reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down:
.The brake fluid level goes down because of
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are
installed, the fluid level goes back up.
.A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also
cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or
later the brakes will not work well.
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