How To Add Fluid; When To Check And What To Use; Hydraulic Clutch - Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Owner's Manual

How to Add Fluid

Here's how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in
the Index.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough
fluid to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the
filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated.
4. Tighten the plug to 20 lb

Hydraulic Clutch

The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
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self adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is
filled with hydraulic clutch fluid.
It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid
won't correct a leak.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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ft (27 N·m).

When to Check and What to Use

The clutch master cylinder reservoir is located at the
rear of the engine compartment on the driver's side.
See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index
for more information on location.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often you should check the fluid level in your clutch
master cylinder reservoir and for the proper fluid. See
"Owner Checks and Services" and "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
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