oil CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 6.G Workshop Manual

Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identied as synthetic, and should
also be identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-20.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-34.
ZR1 Only:
Intercooler
System50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-34.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM
Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada
88901244, Super DOT-4 brake uid.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Chassis
Lubrication
(Rear Toe-Link
Outer Ends with
ZO6, ZR1, or
Z51 Option)Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle
(Limited-Slip
Differential)DEXRON
®LS Gear Oil. SeeRear
Axle on page 5-55.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor,
and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6.2L LS3 V8 and 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 25940997 A3107C
Engine Oil Filter
6.2L LS3 V8 Engines 89017524 PF48
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 12626224 UPF-48R
7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 12626224 UPF-48R
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 15848592 CF139
Spark Plug
6.2L LS3 V8 Engine 12609877 41-985
6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 12571165 41-104
7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 12571165 41-104
Wiper Blades — 20.7 in (52.5 cm)
Driver Side 12335960 —
Passenger Side 12335961 —
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamp...................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Disc, MP3......................................................3-92
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-108
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-5
Door
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-12
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-12
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-49
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-49
DIC Vehicle Personalization..........................3-71
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-54
Other Messages..........................................3-70
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
Before a Long Trip......................................4-17
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-18Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-18
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-22
Winter........................................................4-19
Driving for Better Fuel Economy......................... 4-2
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-24E
EDR .............................................................7-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-102
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-106
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Headlamp Wiring.......................................5-102
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-103
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-102
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-28
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-42
Coolant......................................................5-34
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Oil .............................................................5-20
Oil Life System...........................................5-26
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Engine (cont.)
Oil Pressure Gage.......................................3-46
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-41
Overheating................................................5-39
Starting......................................................2-23
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-25
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver..........................3-17
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-28
Finish Damage.............................................5-100
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-90
Floor Mats.....................................................2-51
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-30
Power Steering...........................................5-42
Windshield Washer......................................5-43
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-47
Front Air Dam................................................2-21Fuel............................................................... 5-6
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-7
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-48
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-106
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-103
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-102
G
Gage
Boost.........................................................3-49
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-41
Engine Oil Pressure.....................................3-46
Fuel..........................................................3-48
Speedometer..............................................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-37
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-44
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O
Odometer......................................................3-34
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-20
Engine Oil Pressure Gage............................3-46
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-26
Older Children, Restraints................................1-25
One-to-Four Shift Light....................................3-38
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-40
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-44
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-23
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-39
Convex Mirror.............................................2-40
Heated Mirrors............................................2-40
Power Mirrors.............................................2-39
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-41
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-100
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-33
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-36
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-30
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-53
Passing.........................................................4-13
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................3-96
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-12
Electrical System.......................................5-102
Lumbar and Side Bolsters.............................. 1-3
Retained Accessory.....................................2-23
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-42
Windows....................................................2-17
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