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.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-28.
6-12
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Usage
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Hydraulic Brake Delco
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Optikleen
Washer
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
Hydraulic GM Part No. U.S. 88958860,
Clutch System in Canada 88901244,
Super DOT-4 brake fluid.
GM Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
System
in Canada 89021186).
Chassis
Chassis Lubricant
Lubrication
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
(Rear Toe-Link
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Outer Ends with
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
ZO6 or Z51
Category LB or GC-LB.
Option)
Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
Transmission
in Canada 88861801).
Automatic DEXRON
Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Fluid/Lubricant
Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
®
Washer Solvent.
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-VI Automatic