Chevrolet Corvette 2021 Owner's Manual page 295

294 Service and Maintenance
transmission performance. The transmission
fluid must be changed at least every three
years and the Fluid Life System must be
reset. Your dealer has trained service
technicians who will change the fluid and
reset the system. If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the fluid must be changed at
72 000 km (45,000 mi) since the last fluid
change. See Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Life System 0 242.
Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every
Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This service
requires replacement of the desiccant to
help the longevity and efficient operation of
the air conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Required Services Every 12 000 km
(7,500 mi)
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0 238 and
Engine Oil Life System 0 241.
Check the air filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine air filter
and reset the engine air filter life system.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0 242.
Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0 245.
Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0 249.
Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0 267.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 272.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 283.
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and
chassis components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots, loose
or missing parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care 0 283.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually inspect halfshafts and driveshafts
for excessive wear, lubricant leaks, and/or
damage including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or universal joint
looseness, cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center bearing
excessive looseness, loose or missing
fasteners, and axle seal leaks.
Check restraint system components. See
Safety System Check 0 51.
Visually inspect fuel system for damage
or leaks.
Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0 283.
Check parking brake and dual clutch
transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 252.
Check accelerator pedal for damage, high
effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of
wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the
hold open ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0 253.