CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1995 4.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You should look for this on the oil container, and use
only those oils that are identified as meeting GM
Standard
4718M and have the “Starburst” symbol on the
front of the oil container.
Your Corvette engine is filled at the factory with a
Mobil
1 @ synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for
your vehicle.
Substitute Oil (LTl Only): When adding oil to
maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard
GM47
18M may not be available. You can add substitute
oil designated
SAE 5W-30 with the “Starburst” symbol
or API Service SH at all temperatures. If temperatures
are above
0” F (- 18 O C), you may substitute SAE
1OW-30 with the “Starburst” symbol or API Service
SH
oil. This oil should not be used for an oil change.
Substitute Oil (LT5 Only): When adding oil to
maintain engine oil level,
if an oil meeting GM Standard
GM47
18M is not available, you can use oil designated
SAE 1OW-30 with the “Starburst” symbol or API
~ Service SH at all temperatures. This oil should not be
used for
an oil change.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop and
go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, you need to
change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km)
or 3 months -- whichever comes first. (See “Engine Oil
Life Monitor” in the Index.)
If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
comes first. (See “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the
Index.)
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have
to
park outside in very cold weather, 0” F (- 1 8 O C) or
colder. If your vehicle has this feature, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that
may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or throw away
clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the
manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of
oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose
of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it
by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
Air Cleaner
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a
damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.
Air Filter Replacement
To remove the air filter:
1. Unscrew the three knobs.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Disconnect the clamp from the manifold. 3. Pull the air cleaner straight up.
4. Open the air cleaner and remove the filter.
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5. Reverse the steps.
0 Align the tabs to the slots in the bottom of the
0 Install the short knob into the middle hole first.
assembly before you
replace it.
Then install the longer knobs into the outer holes.
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change
your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Chevrolet dealer
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the
dipstick.
I
I NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission.
Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is
1 80°F to 200°F (82 "C
to 93 " C).
To check transmission fluid hot: Get the vehicle
warmed up by driving about
15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). You may
have to drive longer to bring the fluid to 180°F to
200" F
(82°C to 93 "C) in colder outside temperatures. See
"Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Reading"
in the Index.
To check transmission fluid cold: A cold check is
made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or
more with the engine off and is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside
temperatures are
50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder
than
50°F (IOOC), you may have to idle the engine
longer. Should the fluid level be low during a cold
check, you
must perform a hot check before adding
fluid. This will give you
a more accurate reading of the
fluid level.
To check the fluid hot or cold
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
in PARK (P).
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3.
4.
Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level should be in the area marked
“80°F” for a cold check and will move into the
“WARM”
area as the temperature increases. When
the fluid is at normal operating temperature
( 180 OF
to 200”F, 82°C to 93”C), the level must be in the
crosshatched area marked
“1 90°F.” See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid Temperature Reading” in the
Index.
If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT.
(A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot
check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint.
Don ’t ove@ZZ. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11 is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
a When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
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How to Check
Because this operation can be difficult, you may choose
to have this done at your Chevrolet dealer Service
Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission.
Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and
fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting
a fire. Be
sure to get an accurate reading
if you check your
transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle is parked on a level place and the transmission is
cool enough for
you to rest your fingers on the
transmission case. Then,
follow these steps:
n
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of
the filler plug hole.
3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sure
it is fully seated.
If the fluid level is low, add more
fluid as described in the next steps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Add Fluid
Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough
fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom
of the
filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated.
Hydraulic Clutch
The clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The
clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic
clutch fluid.
It isn’t a good idea to “top
off’ your clutch fluid. Adding
fluid won’t correct a leak.
A fluid
loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have
the system inspected and repaired.
When to Check and What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often you should check the fluid level in
your clutch
master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See
“Owner Checks and Services” and “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How To Check and Add Fluid
(LT1 Engine Only)
You must loosen and remove the two screws before the
PCM unit will lift out.
The clutch master cylinder is under the Powertrain Fluid should be added if the fluid
level is at or below the
Control Module (PCM) in the left rear area of the engine
ADD mark on the reservoir. There are additional
instructions on the reservoir cap.
compartment.
To check the fluid, look at the area between the PCM
and the battery.
To add fluid, remove the PCM unit. When returning
the PCM to its proper position, make
sure the unit is fully rearward
in the bracket prior to
installing the two screws.
How to Check and Add Fluid
(LT5 Engine Only)
The clutch master cylinder is under the Engine Control
Module (ECM) in the left rear area of the engine
compartment.
To check the fluid, look at the area
and the battery.
To add fluid, remove the ECM unit between
the ECM
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