oil type CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G Owners Manual

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I NOTICE:
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Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can be costly
and is not covered by your warranty.
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TEMP OIL
OF TEMP OIL
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T1 Engine LT5 Enginl
Zngine Oil Temperature Gauge
rhis gauge shows your engine oil
emperature. Oil temperature may
vary
vith the type of driving you do and
weather conditions, but readings above
the shaded area show the normal
operating range. If your oil temperature
is close to the shaded area and it stays
there, your oil temperature is too high.
Check the engine coolant temperature
and engine oil level. If your engine
is too
hot, see “Engine Overheating” in the
Index. Your vehicle may need service;
see your dealer.
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)r numeric gauge measurements,
ness the
“GAUGES” button on the Trip
[onitor until
“OIL” appears. The number
at appears next to the fuel gauge is the
1 temperature. If “LO’ appears, the
mperature
is below 32°F (OOC).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a
well-ventilated area only. If you use
them, don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean
sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section,
use a sponge to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe
off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with a blow
dryer or a heat lamp.
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Be careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp. You could scorch the fabric.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will
clean
off better with just water and mild
soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
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0 Gently scrape excess soil from the
trim material with a clean, dull knife
or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light
pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at
the outside of the stain, “feathering”
toward the center. Keep changing to a
clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See the
previous NOTICE.)
Fabric Protection
Your Corvette has upholstery and carpet
that has been treated with Scotchgard”
Fabric Protector, a 3M product.
Scotchgard
” protects fabrics by repelling
oil and water, which are the carriers of
most stains. Even with this protection,
you still need to clean your upholstery
often to keep it looking new.
Further information on cleaning is
available by calling 1-800-433-3296
(in Minnesota, 1-800-642-6167).
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or oily stains:
Such as grease,
oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee
with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic
creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape
off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions
described earlier.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to spread.
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Non-greasy stains: Such as catsup,
coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk,
soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool water.
0 If a stain remains, follow the
foam-type instructions described
earlier.
0 If an odor lingers after cleaning
vomit or urine, treat the area
with
a waterbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to
1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
solvent-type cleaner.
0 If needed, clean lightly with
Combination stains: Such as candy,
ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to dry.
0 If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to
remove dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
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0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and
a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild
solution of
10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alchohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes,
solvent-based or abrasive cleaners,
furniture polish or shoe polish on
leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
into finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning Soft-Touch Surfaces
Use only mild soap and water to clean the
Soft-Touch paint surfaces in your
Corvette. For protection, use ArmorAll8
or equivalent.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument
Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean the
top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes
may
cause annoying reflections in the
windshield and even make it difficult to
see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Cleaning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently,
so that the speaker won’t be damaged. If
something gets on one of them, follow the
steps under “Using Solvent-Type Cleaner
on Fabric.” Use as little solvent as you
can.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.

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Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass
Cleaner (GM Part
No. 1050427) or a
liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches. Avoid
placing decals on the inside rear window,
since they may have to be scraped
off
later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the
inside of the rear window, an electric
defogger element may be damaged. Any
temporary license should not be attached
across the defogger grid.
Cleaning Dulso-Coated Moldings
These moldings are around the hatch
opening in your Corvette’s rear area.
When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or
soft lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
water.
When heavily soiled, use warm soapy
You can remove scratches from a
Dulso-coated molding by wiping briskly
with the solvent-type cleaner described
earlier. If a ring forms, repeat the procedure
over a larger area, feathering
toward the center of the ring. If the ring
still remains, wipe the whole molding.
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield
and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or if the wiper
blade chatters when running, wax or other
material may be on the blade or
windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with
GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami
Powder@
(GM Part No. 1050011). The
windshield is clean
if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water.
If you use a glass treatment or conditioner
containing ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate
on your glass, be sure to remove the
acrylic roof panel, if
so equipped. These
products may damage the panel.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously
with a cloth soaked in full strength
windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the
blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a
regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning a Removable Roof Panel
Special care is necessary when cleaning,
removing and/or storing the roof panel.
Flush with water to remove dust and
dirt, then dry the panel.
Cleaner (GM Part
No. 1050427) or
a liquid household glass cleaner.
Leave the cleaner on the panel for
one minute, then wipe the panel with
a
soft, lint-free cloth.
Clean the panel with GM Glass
Don’t use abrasive cleaning materials.
If water drops are frequently allowed to
dry on the roof panel, impurities in the
water will adhere to the top, These
impurities may destroy the finish. When
the panel gets wet, you should dry it
off.
Do not use a glass treatment or
conditioner containing ethyl alcohol
or ethyl sulfate on the roof panel.
These products may damage the
panel.
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NO. SERVICE
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection,
corrosion inhibitor level and
maintains proper engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if
they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten screw-type
hose clamps. Clean the outside of
the radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the pressure cap
and neck.
To help ensure proper operation,
we recommend a pressure test of
both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
5 Transmission Service - For
manual transmissions, fluid
doesn’t require changing. See
“Periodic Maintenance
Inspection.”
For automatic transmissions,
change both the fluid and filter
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km)
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches
90 OF (32 O C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous
terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police car or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle
under any of these conditions,
change both
the fluid and
filter every
100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km).
Replace spark plugs with the
proper type. See “Replacement
Parts” in the Index.
6 Spark Plug Replacement* -
7 Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? -
Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot fit at the
coils and at the spark plugs.
Replace wires as needed.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
8 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-
Replace every
30,000 miles
(50 000 km) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your dealer
for the ’proper replacement inter-
vals for your driving conditions.
Inspection*?
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for
damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace
parts as needed. Periodic replace-
ment of the fuel filter is not
required.
9 Fuel Tank. Cap and Lines
* An Emission Control Service.
t The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section
E: Maintenance Record.”
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