adding oil CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2018 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11374030) - 2018 - CRC - 11/8/17
222 Vehicle Care
1.Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0153 (Out of View).
2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 236 orCooling System (Aero
Panel) 0239.
3. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0252.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0233. 5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0236 orCooling
System (Aero Panel) 0239.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0226.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0226. 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0243.
9. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0233.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 241.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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224 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0226.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil
and Filter” Engine Oil 0226.
3. Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0153 (Out of View).
4. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System (Engine) 0236 or
Cooling System (Aero Panel)
0 239. 5.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0252.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0233.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0236 orCooling
System (Aero Panel) 0239.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0243. 9. Clutch Master Cylinder
Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0233.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 241.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11374030) - 2018 - CRC - 11/8/17
226 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0226.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil
and Filter” Engine Oil 0226.
3. Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0153 (Out of View).
4. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System (Engine) 0236 or
Cooling System (Aero Panel)
0 239.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0252.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0233.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0236 orCooling
System (Aero Panel) 0239.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0243.
9. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0233. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 241.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0231.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil (Except
Z06, Grand Sport, and Stingray
with Z51)
If the ENGINE OIL LOW–ADD OIL
message displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), check the
engine oil level right away.
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil
dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0221 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades

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318 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants 0313.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount, see the refrigerant label underthe hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 11.2 L 11.8 qt
Intercooler System (LT4) 4.3 L 4.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 6.2L LT1 Engine without Z51 or Grand Sport 6.6 L 7.0 qt
6.2L LT1 Engine with Z51 or Grand Sport 9.3 L 9.8 qt
6.2L LT4 Supercharged Engine 9.3 L 9.8 qt
Fuel Tank 70.4 L 18.6 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling