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Maintenance and Lubrication Chevrolet Corvette C6

Lubrication System ~367 words

Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Cooling System
6.2L Engine (LS3)11.35 liters11.9 quarts
6.2L Engine (LS9)12.0 liters12.7 quarts
6.2L (LS9) V8 Supercharged Engine - Supercharged Cooling System4.9 liters5.2 quarts
7.0L Engine11.35 liters11.9 quarts
Differential Lubricant - DEXRON® LS
Base2.0 liters2.12 quarts
Z512.16 liters2.28 quarts
Z06/ZR12.75 liters2.96 quarts
Engine Oil With Filter
6.2L Engine5.2 liters5.5 quarts
6.2L Engine with Extended Oil Cooler5.7 liters6.0 quarts
6.2L Supercharged Engine10.0 liters10.5 quarts
7.0L LS7 Engine10.0 liters10.5 quarts
Fuel Tank68.0 liters18.0 gallon
Transmission/Transaxle - 6L80-E
Automatic - Complete Overhaul11.8 liters12.5 quarts
Automatic - Dry Pan Removal6.2 liters6.5 quarts
Complete Fluid Capacity12.53 liters13.24 quarts
Manual Transmission
Base3.46 liters3.65 quarts
Z513.96 liters4.18 quarts
Z064.28 liters4.52 quarts

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

The Recommended Fluids and Lubricants information will be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Fluids or Lubricants.

Most transmission, transfer case, front and rear axle lubricant recommendations will be found in those service categories (subsections).

Maintenance Items

The Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts information will only be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Replacement Parts.

Maintenance Schedule (North American Emissions)

The Maintenance Schedule information will only be found in the Owner's Manual.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual, or you may be able to use the Search information function using the words Scheduled Maintenance.

GM Oil Life System Resetting

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will come on. Change the engine oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 3000 miles (5000 km) since last oil change.

Resetting Procedure

Follow this procedure to reset the GM Oil Life System ™

  1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.
  2. Press the TRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentage is displayed.
  3. Press the RESET and hold for two seconds. OIL LIFE REMAIN 100 percent will appear.