Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet 2005 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.
Engine Oil However, not all synthetic API oils
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 5-14.
Fluid/Lubricant
®
oil meets all the
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
Engine Coolant
DEX-COOL
Coolant on page 5-22.
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
GM Optikleen
Washer Solvent
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
Hydraulic GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Clutch System Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4
brake fluid.
GM Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
System
Canada 89021186).
Chassis Chassis Lubricant
Lubrication (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
(Rear Toe-Link Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Outer Ends with meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Z51 Option) Category LB or GC-LB.
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Coolant. See Engine
®
Washer Solvent.
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