2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7 adding oil

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218 Vehicle Care
1.Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0151 (Out of View).
2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 232 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0235.
3. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0247.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0229.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 232 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0235.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0222.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0222.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0239.
9. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0229. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 237.

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220 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0222.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil
and Filter” Engine Oil 0222.
3. Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0151 (Out of View).
4. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 232 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0235.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0247.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0229.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 232 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0235.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0239.
9. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0229. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 237.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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222 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0222.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil
and Filter” Engine Oil 0222.
3. Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0151 (Out of View).
4. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 232 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0235.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0247.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0229.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 232 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0235.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0239.
9. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0229. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 237.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0227.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil (Except
Z06, Grand Sport, and Stingray
with Z51)
If the ENGINE OIL LOW–ADD OIL
message displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), check the
engine oil level right away.
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0217 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades

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Technical Data 313
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants 0308.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount, see the refrigerant label underthe hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 11.2 L 11.8 qt
Intercooler System (LT4) 4.3 L 4.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 6.2L LT1 Engine without Z51 or Grand Sport 6.6 L 7.0 qt
6.2L LT1 Engine with Z51 or Grand Sport 9.3 L 9.8 qt
6.2L LT4 Supercharged Engine 9.3 L 9.8 qt
Fuel Tank 70.4 L 18.6 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 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