oil capacities CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owners Manual

When to Add Engine Oil (Except Z06)
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the
tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least
one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right
kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities
and Specications on page 426.
SeeRacing or Other Competitive Driving on
page 292for additional information on engine oil.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the
engine has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched area that
shows the proper operating range, the
engine could be damaged.SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 330for
the location of the
engine oil ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back in when
you are through.
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When to Add Engine Oil (Z06 Only)
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the
tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least
one quart/liter of oil through the oil ll cap opening
in the oil tank. But you must use the right kind.
This section explains what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities
and Specications on page 426.
SeeRacing or Other Competitive Driving on
page 292for additional information on engine oil.
Notice:Do not add too much oil. If the
engine has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched area that
shows the proper operating range, the
engine could be damaged.SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 330for
the location of the
external engine oil
tank and ll cap.
Be sure to add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back into the
oil tank when you are through.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
(Z06 Only)
Z06 models have a racetrack-ready dry sump
engine lubrication system. This high-performance
system operates differently than a standard
engine lubrication system and requires a special
procedure when changing the engine oil and lter.
Follow this procedure closely when changing
the engine oil and lter.
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A. Engine Oil Drain Plug
B. Seal
1. Remove the two engine oil drain plugs
from the bottom of the engine oil pan.
One drain plug drains the external oil tank
via the oil transfer supply line. The other
drain plug drains residual oil from the
crankcase sump. Allow the oil to drain.2. Once the oil has been drained from the
engine, remove the engine oil lter and
allow the oil to drain.
3. Re-install both drain plugs and tighten them
to 18 lb ft (25
Y).
4. Replace the oil lter and tighten it to
18 lb ft (25
Y). SeeNormal Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 445for the
correct lter.
5. Oil is lled through the opening in the top
of the external engine oil tank. Remove the
oil ll cap.
6. Add eight quarts (7.6 L) of oil to the oil tank.
SeeCapacities and Specications on
page 426.
7. Install the oil ll cap and insert the dipstick,
if removed.
8. Start the engine and let it run at idle for at
least 15 seconds. This will circulate the
fresh engine oil through the lubrication system.
9. Shut off the engine and check the oil level
as described under “Checking Engine Oil
(Z06 Only).”
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 443for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant
charge amount, see the refrigerant
caution label located under the hood.
See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 12.6 qt 11.9 L
Engine Oil with Filter
6.0 L V8 Engine 5.5 qt 5.2 L
6.0 L V8 Engine Performance Package (Z51) 6.0 qt 5.7 L
7.0 L V8 Engine 8.0 qt 7.6 L
Fuel Tank 18.0 gal 68.0 L
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission
(Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)6.5 qt 6.2 L
Manual Transmission – Base 3.6 qt 3.5 L
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