Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet 2006 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.
However, not all synthetic API oils
Engine Oil
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 5-16.
6-12
Fluid/Lubricant
®
oil meets all the
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-29.
®
Hydraulic Brake Delco
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
GM Optikleen
Washer
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM
Hydraulic
Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada
Clutch System
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,
Z51 Option) Category LB or GC-LB.
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
®
Washer Solvent.