Chevrolet 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual page 295

8. Start the engine and let it run at
idle for at least 15 seconds. This
will circulate the fresh engine oil
through the lubrication system.
9. Shut off the engine and check
the oil level as described under
Checking Engine Oil (Z06, ZR1,
and Grand Sport).
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 12.
Specification
Use and ask for licensed engine
oils with the dexos1 approved
certification mark. Engine oils
meeting the requirements for the
vehicle should have the dexos1
approved certification mark. This
certification mark indicates that the
oil has been approved to the dexos1
specification. Corvette recommends
®
Mobil 1 engine oils that meet
the requirements of the dexos1
specification for its dry sump
equipped engines.
Notice: Failure to use the
recommended engine oil or
equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Check with your
dealer or service provider on
whether the oil is approved to the
dexos1 specification.
Viscosity Grade
SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity
grade for the vehicle. Do not use
other viscosity grade oils such as
SAE 10W 30, 10W 40, or 20W 50.
Vehicle Care
If in an area of extreme cold,
where the temperature falls below
20°F ( 29°C), an SAE 0W 30 oil
should be used. An oil of this
viscosity grade will provide easier
cold starting for the engine at
extremely low temperatures.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade,
always select an oil that meets the
dexos1 specification or equivalent.
See Specification for more
information.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil.
The recommended oils with the
dexos specification and displaying
the dexos certification mark are all
that is needed for good performance
and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
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