Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet 2009 Corvette Owner's Manual

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage
The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identified as synthetic, and should
also be identified with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for
Engine Oil Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
see Engine Oil on page 5-19.
6-12
Fluid/Lubricant
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-34.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
ZR1 Only:
water and use only DEX-COOL
Intercooler
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
System
page 5-34.
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Hydraulic Brake
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862806,
System
in Canada 88862807).
Windshield
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).
Fluid/Lubricant
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Washer Solvent.