checking oil CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1993 4.G Owners Manual

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Charging System Light
The charging system light will come on when
you turn on the ignition, but the
engine
is not running, as a check to
show you it is working. Then it should
go out. If it stays on when the engine is
running; or comes on while you are
driving,
you may have a problem with
the electrical charging system. It could
indicate that you have. a loose or broken
drive
belt or another electrical problem.
Have it checked right away. Driving
while thisJight
is. on could drain your
battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the lght un, be certain to turn of€ aU.
your accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
Low Oil Light
This light will come on for a few
seconds wheri
you start your vehicle
and
will stay on if your oil is '/z to 1%
quarts low (with the vehicle nearly
level).
See the Index under Engine UiE.
For the LT5 Engine Only: If this light
comes on, and you need to verify the oil
level, let
your vehicle sit for approximately
two hours
with the engine off before
checlung the
oil, See the Index under
Checking Engine Oil Level for the
proper procedure.
You should check your oil level
regulariy.
This light is an added
reminder.
Malfuncfion Indicator Lamp
(Senrice hghe Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should
come on
when the ignition is on, but the engine
is not running,
as a check to show you it
is working. If
it does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or
it comes on while you
are driving, the
computer is indicating th,at you have a
problem.
You should take your vehicle
in for service soon.

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Engine Oil (CONI-.)
To Check Engine Oil:
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a
paper towel or a cloth, then push it back
in all the way. Remove it again, Beeping
the
tip lower.
LTI Engine: Checking Engine Oil
L15
Engine: Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Oil:
*If the oil is at or below the ADD line,
you'll need to
add some oil.. But you
must use the right kind. This section
explains what kind of ail.to use. For
crankcase capacity, see the Index under
Capacities and Specifications.

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ABS Active Light ........................... 117
ABS Service Light ........................... 117
ABS Light ......................................... 117
Acceleration Slip Regu’laticin
(ASR) System .......................... 89,. 175
Accessory Wiring . Plug .................... 147
Action Center, Corvette ................... 343
Adding
Brake Fluid
.......... ........... ............ . 27 1
Electrical Equipment ...... 65, 146, 304
Engine Coolant ..... 216, 262,311,3.27
Engine Oil ............................... 250, 31 1
Hydraulic Clatch Fluid’ ......... 260, 3 17
Power Steeting Fluid ............ 269, 318
Rear Axle Fluid ..................... 262, 318
Sound Equipment ........................... 146
Transmission Fluids. ..... 25.9,260, 317
Windshield Washer
Fluid ............................... 84, 269, 3 17
Air .Bag (see Supplemental Inflatable
AirCieaner Filter ..................... 254, 312
.Air Conditioner ....................... 136., ‘142
Alcohol, .Driving Under thi Influence
of ..................................................... 169
Restraint)
Alcohol in Gasoline ......................... 242
Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning
................................ 296. 301
Antenna, Power ............................... 161
Antifreeze ......... 216, 262, 263, 311., 317
Anti-Lock Br.& e
Removing ....................................... 228
System (ABS) ....................... 117? 1-73
Anti-Lock Brake System Light ........ 117
Ashtray and Lighters .......................... 96
ASR Off Light .............................. .... 116
ASR System ................................. 89, 175
Cassette Playek ........................... 149
Music System) ............................ 152
Music System) ............................ 155
Appearance Care .............................. 289
ASR Active Light ............................. 115
Audio Systems ................................. 146
AM/FM Stereo with
.AM/F M. Stereo-with
Cassette Player
(Delco-Base@
AM/FM Stereo with CassetteKD
Player (Delco-Bose*
Care of Audio Systems ................. 160
-Radio Reception. For the Best ...... 159
Setting.the Clock ............................ I48
Automatic Electroriic Climate
Aptomatic
Transmission
Control ........................................... 140
Adding Fluid ................................. 259
Axle, Rea Liniited-Slip ....................... 76
Checking Fluid ................................. 2.56
Shifting., ....................................... 67, 78
&ry ..................................... 205, 272
Jump Starting ..........................?........ 205
Warnings .......................... 205, 206, 272
Battery Warning . Gage ..................... 105
Battery Warning Light ....................... 118
Blizzard ............ ..i.. ........................... 200
Block Heater, Engine ......................... 66
“Blowout, ” Tire .................................. 224
Brake AdjustmenL
..................................... 178
Fluid ...................................... 270, 317
Master Cylinder ............................ 270
Parking ............................................. 77
Pedal Travel .................................... 178
Warning Light .................................. 106
Wear Indicators .............................. 177
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Brakes, Anti-Lock ........................... 173
Active Light .................................... 117
Service Light ................................. 117
Braking ............................................. 172
Braking Emergencies ....................... 178
. Anti-Lo.ck Brake System .............. ‘173
Braking Technique ........................... I32
“Break-In, ” New Vehicle .................... 59
Bu&ling Up (see Safe@ Belts)
Bulb ‘Replacement
Back-up Light ................................ 277
Center High-Momte-d
Cornering Lights. ........................... 277
Fog Light ....................in................. 275
‘Rear Cargo Light ........................... 278
Side Marker Lights ....................... 277
Taillight ............................................. 2%
.Turn Signals, Front and Rear ....... 276
Bulbs, Replacement .......................... 514
Cpcities and Specifications ........ 389
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust ........................ 59, 79, 80, 2
stop Light ............................. 278: 279
Headlight ........................................ 273
158
Cassette Tape Player
Center
Storage Console ....................... 95
Central Control Module ..................... 120
Chains,
Tire ............................. 236, 288
Changing a .Flat .Tire ........................ 225
Charging System Light ..................... 118
Check . Gauges Light ........................ 108
Checking
Brake Fluid .................................... 270
Engine Coolant ............................... 262
(see Audio Systems)
h@e Oil Level .................... 249, 250
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 269
Rear Axle Fluid .............................. 261
Safety Belt Systems ................... ...,.. 37
Transmission Fluids ...... 257,258, 259
Under the Hood .............................. 245
Ch~d Paint Spotting .................... 303
CMd Restraints .................................. 33
CWhn and Safety Belts ............. 32, 36
Cigarette Lighter ................................. 96
Cinch Fawe .................................... 24
Circuit Breakers & Fuses ................. 305
city, Driving ..................................... 190
Checking Things
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Cleaner. Air ..................................... 254
Aluminum Wheels ................ 296. 301
Carpet ............................................ 292
Cassette Player
.............................. 160
Compact Discs .............................. 160
Convertible
. Rear Window ....................... 125, 298
Top ............................................... 297
“Dulso”’-Coated Molding ............... 294
~ngine .............................................. 301
Fabric .............................................. 290
Fibeiglass Springs ........................ 303
Finis3l ................................................ .OO
Foreign Material .............................. 302
Glass .............................................. 295-
.Hardtop ......................................... 300
hide of Your Corvette ................. 2510
Instrument Panel .......................... 294
Leather or Vinyl ............................ 293
Outside of Your Corvette .............. 296.
Power Antenna .............................. 161
Removable Roof Panels ................. 297
%oft Touch” Surfaces .................... 293
Special Problems ........................... 292
Cleaning
Safety Belts
.................................... 295

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'Emergencies. Braking ....................... 178
Emergencies. Steering in ................. 180
Emergency Starting .......................... 205
Emergencies on the Road ................. 203
Emergency Towing .......................... 208
Engine Block Heater ......................... 66
Engine
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gage ............................................... 106
Engine Cooling System .................... 262
Engine Exhaust ..................... 79, 80, 200
Coolant .......... 216, 262, 263, 311, 317
Engine Identification ......................... 304
Engine Oil ........................................ 249
Capacity .......................................... 3 1 f
Energy Conserving ......................... 252
Low Oil Light ................................. I X8
Additives ....................................... 253
Checking 81 Adding .............. 249. 250
Disposing of Used Oil .................... 254
Pressure Gage ............................... 103
Substitute ........................................ 253
Temperature Gage ......................... 104
When to Change ............................. 253
Engine Oil Life Monitor .................. 109
Engine Overheating ......................... 213
160
Engine Power Curves ....................... 319
Engine Power Key ............................. 56
Engine Power Switch ........................ 74
Engine Specifications ....................... 313
Engine, starting
Automatic Transmission ................. 63
Manual Transmission ..................... 65
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 242
Exhaust
Dangerous Gas in ....... 59, 79,80, 200
Parking with the.Engine
Expectant Mothers, Use of
Expressway Driving ......................... 191
Extender, Safety Belt .......................... 37
Exterior Appearance
Running ............................ 67, 78, 80
.Safety Belts ...................................... 31
(see Appearance Care)
Rbric cleaning
(see Appearance Care)
Fabric Protection ............................. 291
Fan Warnings ........... 206, 207, 215, 246
Fiberglass Springs ............................ 303
Filliig the Fuel Tank ....................... 244
Filter
Air Cleaner ............................. 254, 312
Oil ........................................... 253, 312
Finish. Damage ................................... 302
Flashers, Hazard
Warning ......................................... 204
Flat Tire ............................................ 224
Storing a .Flat-& cept ZR-l .......... 233
StoMg a .Flat-Z R-1 ..................... 234
Flooded Engine ............................ 62, . 64
System ............................................ 145
Capacities ....................................... 311
Hydraulic Clutch ............................. 260
Power Steering .............................. -269
Rear Axle ................................ 261, 318
Windshield Washer .......... 84,269, 318
plow-Through Ventilation
Pluid
Brake ..................................... 270, 317
Transmission ................. 256, 311, 317
Fluids & Lubricants ........................ 317
Fog, Driving in ................................ 189
Fog Light Bulb Replacement ... 275, 314
Freeway Driving ............................... 191
Fog Lights ............................................ 92

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Ingide Rearview Mirror ...................... 92
Instrument Panel ................................ 9.9,
Clusters .......................................... 100
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Jck, Tire .......................................... 226
Jump Startmg .................................... 205
K y, ’I Engine Power ........................... 56
‘Intensity Control .............................. 91
Key Release Button ............................ 60
Keys ..................................................... 42
Lane Change Indicator ............. i ...... 82
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt .................. 23
Front ................................................. 23
Use by Children .......................... 32, 36
Latches, Seatback ............................... 17
Lighter ................................................. 96
Lights
Daytime Running
Lights ................ 90
Headlights .......................... 89, 90, 185
Keyless Entry System .................. 44, 120
Fog ..................................................... 92
Operation .......................................... 90
Reading/Map ................................... 92
security .......................................... 108
Taillights .......................................... 89
.Removing & Replacing Bulbs ....... 273
Replacement Bulbs ........................ 314
Turn Signal ....................................... 82
Underhood ..................................... 249
Warning Lights ............................... 102
Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................... 76
Loading Your Vehicle ....................... 280
Lock, Torque .................................... 198
Locks ...............I.. .................................. 43
Long Distance Driving .................... 193
Low Battery ..................................... 205
Low Coolant Warning Light ........... 112
Low Fuel Warning .........;.................. 103
Low Oil Light ................................... 118
Low Oil Pressure Warning ............... 104
Low Tire Pressure Light ................... 113
Low Tire Pressure
Warning System .............................. 113
Lowering Your Convertible Top ..... 125
Lubricants & Fluids ......................... -3 17
Luggage Carrier .................................. 94
Mbtenance Record ...................... 340
Maintenance Schedule ..................... 321.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 118
Manual Front Seat ............................... 14
Manual Lap4 houlder
Safety Belt ....................................... 23
Manual Reclining Seatback ................. 16
Manual Transmission
Adding Fluid
.................................. 260
Checking Fluid ............................... 259
shifting ............................................ 70
Methanol in Gasoline ....................... 241:
Mileage Indicator
Mirrors (see
Odometer G Speedometer)
Convex Outside ............................... 93
Power Remote
Control .................... 93
Mountain Driving ............................ 195
Inside Manual DayLNight ................ 92
Visor Vanity .................................... 94
New Vehicle “Break-In” Period ........ 59
Night Drivlng .................................... 184