Chevrolet Corvette 2023 Owner's Manual page 231

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16287460) -
2023 - CRC - 4/26/22
4. Remove the dipstick again and read the
level on the cross-hatched area. Re-insert
the dipstick and push it all the way in
until it stops.
5. Turn the engine off.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at
the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil through the oil fill cap
opening in the oil tank fill tube and then
recheck the level. See Selecting the Right
Engine Oil later in this section for the type
of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see Capacities and Specifications
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Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above
or below the acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful to the
engine. If the oil level is above the
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operating range (i.e., the engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range), the engine could be
damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit
driving of the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0 225 for
the location of the external engine oil tank
dipstick and fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range. Push the
dipstick all the way back into the oil tank
tube when finished.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
The vehicle requires a special procedure
when changing the engine oil and filter.
Follow this procedure closely.
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Vehicle Care
1. Engine Oil Drain Plug
2. Drain Plug O-ring Seal
3. Engine Oil Drain Plug
4. Drain Plug O-ring Seal
5. Engine Oil Filter Cap
6. Engine Oil Filter Cap O-ring Seal
7. Engine Oil Filter Element
To change the engine oil and filter:
1. Run the engine at idle for about
20 seconds to return all of the oil back
into the dry sump oil tank.
2. Turn the engine off prior to draining the
oil and remove the oil fill cap so the oil
tank can breathe while it s draining.
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