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Check the front of the
radiator
core occasionally for
insects and leaves. Flush them out from the back
side
of the
radiator using a
water
hose
and
city
water
pressure.
RADIATOR CAP
The Corvette cooling system is equipped with a 13
lb. pressure cap. To remove the
cap,
carefully turn
~
turn to allow
excess
system pressure to escape,
then turn
the
cap all
the
way off.
If the
engine
is
overheated,
wait for
several
minutes before removing
the radiator cap.
Tire Care
To enjoy maximum service from your tires, keep
them
inflated
to the pressures recommended on
page 46.
Regular Corvette tires should not be used for ex-
treme vehicle operation. Special purpose
tires
are
available,
if
needed, from major tire manufacturers.
DRAINING AND FILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM
I.
Open
the
drain cock at the
bottom of
the
radiator.
2. Remove the drain plug
located
on
each
side
of
the
engine block
just
above the oil
pan and be·
hind the spark plug wire
shields.
3. Replace
the engine drain
plugs and
close the
radiator
drain cock
before
refilling the radiator.
4.
To
refill,
add coolant until
supply
tank
remains
one-half
full. Then start
engine and add coolant
as necessary to
maintain normal
one-half-full
level
in supply
tank.
Recheck when
cool
and
fill to
normal
level.
Rotate tires as
shown
every
6000
miles to distribute wear
.
over
all five tires. This will
help
you to
obtain maxi-
mum service from your tires.
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