Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number, or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage
The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identified as
synthetic, and should also be
identified with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Engine Oil However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M.
GM Goodwrench
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil
on page 332.
Fluid/Lubricant
®
oil meets all the
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 347.
®
Hydraulic Brake Delco
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
GM Optikleen
Washer
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
Hydraulic GM Part No. U.S. 88958860,
Clutch System in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4
brake fluid.
GM Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
System
in Canada 89021186).
Chassis
Chassis Lubricant
Lubrication
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
(Rear Toe-Link
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Outer Ends with
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
ZO6 or Z51
Category LB or GC-LB.
Option)
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
®
Washer Solvent.
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