2024 CHEVROLET CORVETTE oil dipstick

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1. High Voltage Battery System CoolantReservoir. See your dealer for
maintenance.
2. Engine Cover.
3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap (Under Cover). See
Cooling System (Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick and Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap (Under
Cover). See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine)
0 246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.If equipped, the engine cover protects the
folding convertible top system from
underhood heat and contamination. The
engine cover includes access holes for
common maintenance items as shown
below. You should not need to remove the
entire engine cover for regular maintenance.
For access to maintenance items, pull up on
the tab on the access hole plug, and fold
the plug out of the way. The hinges retain
the plugs so they will not be misplaced. To
close the plug, snap it back into place.
Before closing the rear tonneau cover,
confirm that the access hole plugs on the
engine cover are closed securely.

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Stingray Coupe—6.2L V8 Engine (LT2)
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See
Cooling System (Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.
2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Under Access Panel). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 255. 3. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap.
See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246
or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil (5.5L
LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249. 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
(Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.

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Stingray Convertible—6.2L V8 Engine (LT2)
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See
Cooling System (Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.
2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Under Access Panel). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 255. 3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
(Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260. 4. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap.
See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246
or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil (5.5L
LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.

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E-Ray Coupe—6.2L V8 Engine (LT2)
1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View).
2. High Voltage Battery System Coolant
Reservoir. See your dealer for
maintenance.
3. Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Under Access Panel). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 255. 4. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap.
See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246
or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil (5.5L
LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249. 6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
(Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.

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E-Ray Convertible—6.2L V8 Engine (LT2)
1. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View).
2. High Voltage Battery System Coolant
Reservoir. See your dealer for
maintenance.
3. Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Under Access Panel). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 255. 4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
(Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260. 5. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap.
See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246
or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil (5.5L
LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.

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Z06 Coupe—5.5L V8 Engine (LT6)
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See
Cooling System (Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.
2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Under Access Panel). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 255. 3. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap.
See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246
or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil (5.5L
LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249. 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
(Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.

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Z06 Convertible—5.5L V8 Engine (LT6)
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See
Cooling System (Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260.
2. Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Under Access Panel). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 255. 3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
(Engine) 0257 or
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion)
0 260. 4. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank and Fill Cap.
See Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246
or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil (5.5L
LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.

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Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine)
To ensure proper engine performance and
long life, pay careful attention to engine oil.
Follow these important steps:
.Use engine oil approved to the proper
specification and of the proper viscosity
grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine
Oil” later 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” later in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the appropriate
time. SeeEngine Oil Life System 0252.
.Always dispose of engine oil properly. See
“What to Do with Used Oil” in this
section.
Checking the Engine Oil
1. Engine Oil Dipstick
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap
Check the engine oil level regularly, every
650 km (400 mi), especially prior to a long
trip. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be parked on a level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview 0238 for the
location.
The vehicle has a racetrack-ready dry sump
engine lubrication system. This high
performance system operates differently
than a standard engine lubrication system
and requires a special procedure when
checking the engine oil level. Follow this
procedure closely.
The engine oil level must be checked when
the engine is warm. Cold oil level in the dry
sump tank may not indicate the actual
amount of oil in the system. Engine oil is
contained in an external tank, separate from
the engine. Under normal operating
conditions, the oil pan under the engine
does not store any oil. If the vehicle has
been parked for an extended period without
the engine being started, some oil will seep
back into the oil pan. This will reduce the
amount of oil held in the dry sump tank and there could be no engine oil on the
dipstick. This is normal since the dipstick is
designed to read the engine oil level only
after the engine has run long enough to
reach normal operating temperature. Do not
add engine oil based on cold engine dipstick
readings. The engine oil level on the dipstick
must be checked while the engine is running
at idle.
To check the engine oil:
1. Turn the engine on and let it warm up to at least 80 °C (175 °F).
2. Once the engine is warm, check the oil while the engine is running at idle.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may be
hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick handle.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint-free paper towel or a cloth.
Re-insert the dipstick and push it all the
way in until it stops.