engine coolant CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 4.G Owner's Guide

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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pegorm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in
the Index for further details.
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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
USAGE
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
The engine requires a special oil
meeting GM Standard GM47 18M.
Oils meeting this Standard may be
identified as synthetic, and should
also be identified with the
American Petroleum Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. However, not
all Synthetic API oils with the
“Starburst” symbol will meet this
GM Standard. You should look for
and use only an oil that meets GM
Standard GM47 18M. For the
proper viscosity, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index. Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
FLUIDLUBRICANT
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and GM Goodwrench@
DEX-COOL or Havoline@
DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze
conforming to GM Specification 6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
~ lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
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Glass
....................................... 6-56
Inside of Your Corvette
........................ 6-54
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-56
Leather
..................................... 6-55
Outside of Your Corvette
....................... 6-58
Removable Roof Panels
........................ 6-57
Soft-Touch Paint Surfaces
...................... 6-56
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-56
Stains
...................................... 6-54
Tires
....................................... 6-60
Vinyl
....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips
................................ 6-57
Wheels
..................................... 6-60
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-57
Climate Control, Automatic Electronic
............... 3-4
Climate Control, Manual
.......................... 3- 1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-10
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-22
Comfort Controls
................................ 3- 1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3- 19
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 15
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-38
Competitive Driving
............................ 2- 19
Console, Center
................................ 2-48
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-5
'Convertible Hardtop
............................. 2-64
Convertible Top
................................ 2-58 Convex
Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-47
Coolant
.................................. 5- 17. 6-25
High Fill Reservoir
............................ 5-19
High Fill Reservoir Cap
........................ 6-29
Recovery Tank
............................... 5-17
Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2-20
Cooling System
................................ 5-15
Cornering Lamp Bulb Replacement ................ 6-40
Corvette Action Center
........................... 8-3
Courtesy Lamps
................................ 2-45
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-38
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-3
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-1
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-60
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-44
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
......................... 8-9
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-1
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defogging
................................. 3-3. 3-7
Defrosting
................................. 3-3. 3.7
Delayed Accessory
Bus (DAB) .................... 2-17
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-77
Dolby
B Noise Reduction ........................ 3-10
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................................... 2-94
Flood Lamps
................................ 2-45
Downshifting
.................................. 2-26
Drive, Automatic Transmission
.................... 2-23
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-98
DriverPosition
................................. 1-11
Driving
........................................ 4-1
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries ......................... . 6-4
IntheRain
.................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-15
On Curves ................................... 4- 10
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-25
Through Deep Water
.......................... 4- 18
WetRoads
.................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Locks
....................................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-47
City
........................................ 4-19
Electrical Equipment, Adding
.......... 2-19,3-18, 6-64
Electrical System
............................... 6-64
Electronic Climate Control System
.................. 3-4 EMT
......................................... 6-47
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Accessory Belt
............................... 6-79
Coolant
..................................... 6-25
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-20
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-40
Coolant Temperature Gauge
.................... 2-82
Exhaust
..................................... 2-32
FuseBlocks
................................. 6-69
Identification
................................ 6-63
Oil
......................................... 6-10
Oil, Adding
................................. 6-11
Oil, Additives
................................ 6-13
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-40
Oil. Checking
................................ 6-11
Oil, Life Monitor
............................. 2-91
Oil, Temperature Gauge
........................ 2-90
Oil, Used
................................... 6-14
Oil, When to Change
.......................... 6-14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-33
Specifications
................................. 6-74
Oil, Pressure Gauge
........................... 2-89
EnglishMetric Button
........................... 2-74
Ethanol
........................................ 6-4
Exhaust, Engine
................................ 2-32
Express-Down Window
............... .......... 2-34
Overheating
................................. 5-13
StartingYour ................................ 2-18
Extended Mobility Tires
......................... 6-47

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Fabric Protection
............................... 6-55
Fan Control Buttons
.......................... 3.1. 3.4
Fiberglass Springs
.............................. 6-6 1
Fifth Gear. Manual Transmission ................... 2-24
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air Cleaner .............................. 6- 15
Finish Care .................................... 6-58
FinishDamage
................................. 6-60
First Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
First Gear, Manual Transmission
................... 2-24
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-46
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
..................... 6-40
FogLamps
.................................... 2-44
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
French Language Manual
11
FrontTowing ................................... 5-8
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-38
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
Gauge
....................................... 2-94
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-4
Fuel, Filling Your Tank
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-65
.. ...........................
GaugeMarhngs .............................. 2-96
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-82
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-89
Engine Oil Temperature
........................ 2-90
Fuel
....................................... 2-94
Gear Positions
............................ 2-21, 2-24
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-28
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-28
Guide en FranGais
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-28
.. .................................
GVWR ..................................... 4-28
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-36
Hardtop. Convertible
............................ 2-64
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-36
Headlamp Doors
............................... 2-43
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-64
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Headlamps
.................................... 2-42
Heating
.................................... 3-2, 3-6
Heritage Pages .... 111 ...................................
High-Beam Lamps .............................. 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
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Release
...................................... 6-7
Checking Things
Under
......................... 6-7
Hydraulic Clutch
............................... 6-22
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4- 18
Horn ......................................... 2-34
Ignition Switch
................................ 2- 16
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-48
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-46
Inspections
.................................... 7-44
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-45
Suspension
.................................. 7-44
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-45
Tire
........................................ 7-44
Wheel
....................................... 7-44
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-70
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Cluster ..................................... 2-72
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Brakesystem
................................ 7-45
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-45
Steering
.................................... 7-44
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-41
Key Release Button
............................. 2-17
Keys
.......................................... 2-1
Labels
....................................... 4-28
Certification
................................. 4-28
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-63
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-28
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-63
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Courtesy
.................................... 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-45
OnReminder
................................ 2-43
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4'
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-30
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-18, 2-76
. ASR Active ............................. 2-8 1 , 4-8
ASROff
.................................... 2-81
ASR System Warning
..................... 2-80, 4-8
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-78
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-76
DoorAjar
................................... 2-94
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-83, 6-27
Lighter
....................................... 2-50
Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-80, 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-79, 4-6
CheckGauges
............................... 2-93
LowOil
.................................... 2-88

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Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-79
Passive Keyless Entry
......................... 2-92
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-6. 2.75
Service ASR
............................. 2-80, 4-9
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-86
ServiceLTPWS
.............................. 2-85
Service Ride Control
.......................... 2-92
System Problems
............................. 2-93
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-28
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Cylinders
................................... 7-41
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service .................... 7-41
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-43
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2-83, 6-27
Low Oil Light
................................. 2-88
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light .................. 2-83
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-46
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-4 1
Security
.................................... 2-93
Maintenance Record
........................... 7-49
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Triphlighway Intervals
................ 7.5. 7.28
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-40
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-44 Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-46
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-4
Short TripKity Intervals
. .................. 7.4. 7.6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-61
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-86
Manual
Climate Control System
......................... 3-1
Frontseat
.................................... 1-1
Transmission ........................... 2- 18. 2.24
Transmission Check
........................... 7-41
Transmission Fluid
............................ 6-21
Transmission. 'Shifting
......................... 2-24
Transmission. Starting Your Engine
.............. 2-18
MapLamps ................................... 2-45
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
. : ..................................... 2-46
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-47
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-46
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-46
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-51
MMT ......................................... 6-4
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Neutral. Automatic Transmission
................. 2-22
Neutral. Manual Transmission
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle Break-In
........................... 2-15
Nightvision
................................... 4-15
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Remote Hatch Release
............................ 2-9
Replacement Bulbs
............................. 6-73
Replacement Parts
.............................. 6-75
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-53
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-9
Restraints Checking
................................... l-31
Child ....................................... l-26
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-32
Reverse, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-22
Reverse. Manual Transmission
.................... 2-24
Ridecontrol
................................... 2-27
Ride Control Fuse
.............................. 6-72
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance, Canadian
..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-40
RoofPanel .................................... 2-53
Rotation, Tire
................................ 6-49
Systemcheck
................................ 7-41
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Care
....................................... 6-56
Children
.................................... l-24
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 1 1
Extender
.................................... 1-31
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 1 1
Adults ...................................... 1-11
Incorrect Usage .................... 1.13. 1.29. 1-30
Lap-Shoulder
................................ 1-11
Larger Children
.............................. 1-29
Passenger Position
............................ 1-23
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.75
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-32
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-24
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-23
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-9
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-3
Seatback
Latches
.................................... 1-5
Reclining
.................................... 1-3
Seats
.......................................... 1-1
Manual Front
................................... 1-1
Power
....................................... 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-26
sport
........................................ 1-3
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ 1-1
Seats and Seat Controls
........................... 1-1
Second Gear. Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-23
Second Gear, Manual Transmission
................. 2-24
Security Light
.................................. 2-93
SecurityShade
................................. 2-48
Lap Belt
Cinch Feature
........................ 1 . 12
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Warnings and Symbols vm
... ......................
9-9