Chevrolet 2009 Corvette Automobile User Manual


 
When to Add Engine Oil (ZO6 and ZR1)
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the
tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the
recommended oil through the oil fill cap opening in
the oil tank. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-110.
See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4-14
for 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.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-14 for
the location of the external
engine oil tank and fill cap.
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 through.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
(ZO6 and ZR1)
These vehicles 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 filter. Follow this procedure closely
when changing the engine oil and filter.
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