CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1997 5.G Owners Manual

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Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t
know
exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or
you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many
other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find
in the schedules in this section.
So please read this
section and note how you drive.
If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your Chevrolet dealer. This
part tells you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you
go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform the work using genuine GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else drives
the vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
0 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
0 use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
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The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(160
000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(160
000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at
150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after 150,000 miles
(240 000 km).
See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” following.
Footnotes
f 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 emissions warranty
or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
* Your Corvette has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This
monitor will show you when to change the
oil -- usually
between
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 10,000 miles
(1
6 000 km) since your last oil change. Under
severe conditions, the indicator may come on before
3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
more than
10,000 miles (16 000 km) or 12 months
without an oil change. Use engine oil meeting the
GM Standard
GM47 18M.
The Engine Oil Life Monitor won’t detect dust in the
oil.
So if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change
your oil every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the
CHANGE
OIL light comes on. Remember to reset the
Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. For
more information,
see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in
the Index.
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10,000 Miles (1 6 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
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DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
20,000 Miles (32 000 km)
17 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote “f)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
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30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
40,000 Miles (64 000 km)
Cl Check the Engine Oil Life
Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote y.)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
vyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require change.
Manual transmissiorz fluid doesn
’t require change.
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60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
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70,000 Miles (112 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Cl Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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SERVICED BY:
80,000 Miles (128 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
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90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Cl Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
100,000 Miles (1 60 000 km)
0 Check the Engine Oil Life Monitor. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset the
Engine Oil Life Monitor. See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote * .)
driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Cl Inspect air cleaner filter if you are
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100,000 Miles (160 000 km) (Continued)
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.
If you haven ’t used your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require change.
Manual transmission fluid doesn
’t require change.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Cl Drain, flush and refill the cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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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
per$orm 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 DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture
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.
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