Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet 2008 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
Engine Oil for 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 5-17.
Fluid/Lubricant
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-28.
®
Hydraulic Brake Delco
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Optikleen
Washer
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM
Hydraulic
Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada
Clutch System
88901244, Super DOT-4 brake fluid.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
Power Steering
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
System
89021186).
Chassis
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
Lubrication
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
(Rear Toe-Link
88901242) or lubricant meeting
Outer Ends with
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
ZO6 or Z51
LB or GC-LB.
Option)
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part
Manual
No. U.S. 88861800, in
Transmission
Canada 88861801).
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
®
Washer Solvent.
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