Chevrolet Corvette 1953 Operation Manual page 32

MAINTENANCE IN BRIEF
The table below indicates some of the things which should
be done at regular iotervals.
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500
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1000
•
•
2000
•
•
3000
•
4000
•
•
5000
•
•
•
• •
•
6000
•
•
7000
•
8000
•
•
9000
..
0
10000
• •
•
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•
•
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After 10,000 miles repeat above schedule starting with 1,000
mile operations at ll,OOO, 21 ,000, 31,000 miles, etc. Change
Powerglide Transmission oil every 25,000 miles.
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The rollowing operations should be
done as indicated.
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Fall
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Rear Axle: Nonnally, seasonal changes are not requi
but may be advisable in severe service. R efill
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h ypoid lubrica nt such as SAE 90 " Mul ti-Purpose"
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lubricant.
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l1Sestraight mineral oil gcar lubricant
EVERY 25,000 MILES
PowergliJe Tran.rm;.rsion : Drain and refill. Flushing is not
recommeoded. Before draining, warm up lransmission .
Remove drain plug from sump. After draining, replace
plug. Fill using four (4) quarts of "Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid T ype A" bearing an AQ-ATF number.
Idle engine in neutral with hand brake set. Arter a few
moments, check oil Jevd and if necessary, add enough
oil to bring it up to the full mark on the dip stiek.