Maintenance Footnotes - Chevrolet 2008 Corvette Owner's Manual

Service and Miles (Kilometers)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (l).
Change clutch hydraulic fluid at a
regular maintenance service every
two years. See footnote (m).

Maintenance Footnotes

(a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
If you have the Z06 or Z51 performance package,
lubricate the outer ends of both rear toe-links.
(c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, fittings, and clamps; replace with genuine
parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,
Additional Required Services (cont'd)
25,000
(40 000) (80 000)
50,000 75,000
(120 000) (160 000)
a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure
cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser is recommended at least
once a year.
(d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn
or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-55 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on
page 5-93 for more information.
(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-58.
100,000 125,000
(200 000)
150,000
(240 000)
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