Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
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Vehicle Care
1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“
Checking Engine Oil
”
under
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill
Cap. See
“
Changing Engine Oil
and Filter
”
.
3.
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter
(Out of View). See
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter
4. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See
5.
.
6.
.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See
or
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
9. Clutch Master Cylinder
Reservoir (If Equipped). See
.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See
“
Adding Washer
Fluid
”
under
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
.
.
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. See
.
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
for the location.
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Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.