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Normal Vehicle Use

The maintenance instructions contained in this Maintenance Schedule are based on the assumption that the vehicle will be used as designed:

    • To carry passengers and cargo within the limitation indicated on the Tire Placard located on the edge of the driver's door.
    • On reasonable road surfaces within legal operating limits.
    • On unleaded gasoline.

Maintenance Schedule Intervals

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown in this schedule to be performed at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) at the same intervals.

Maintenance Schedule Engine Oil Change Intervals

The Corvette is equipped with an engine oil life monitor. The engine oil life monitor will indicate when to change the engine oil - usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 10,000 miles (16 000 km) since the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the CHANGE OIL message may be displayed before 3,000 miles (5 000 km).

The vehicle MUST NOT be driven more than 10,000 miles (16 000 km) or 12 months without an oil change.

The engine oil life monitor will not detect dust in the oil. If the vehicle is driven in a dusty area, be sure to change the oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL message is displayed.

Footnotes

[Dagger] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

* This vehicle is equipped with an oil life monitor. For description and resetting information, refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .

10,000 Miles (16 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]

20,000 Miles (32 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]

30,000 Miles (48 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Replace the air cleaner filter.
        This is an emission control service.
    • Inspect the fuel tanks, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect the fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]

40,000 Miles (64 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]

50,000 Miles (80 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]
    • Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
       - In heavy traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
       - In hilly or mountainous terrain.
       - Uses such as high performance operation.

If the vehicle is not used under any of these conditions, the automatic transmission fluid and filter do not require a change.

Manual transmission fluid does not require a change.

60,000 Miles (96 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Replace the air cleaner filter.
        This is an emission control service.
    • Inspect the fuel tanks, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect the fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]
    • Inspect the accessory drive belts.
        This is an emission control service.

70,000 Miles (112 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]

80,000 Miles (128 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]

90,000 Miles (144 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        This is an emission control service. *
    • Replace the air cleaner filter.
        This is an emission control service.
    • Inspect the fuel tanks, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect the fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]

100,000 Miles (160 000 km)

    • Check the engine oil life monitor. If the engine oil and filter are changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to Oil Life Monitor Resetting .
        An emission control service. *
    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary.
        This is an emission control service. [Dagger]
    • Replace the spark plugs.
        This is an emission control service.
    • Inspect the spark plug wires.
        This is an emission control service.
    • Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
       - In heavy traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
       - In hilly or mountainous terrain.
       - Uses such as high performance operation.

If the vehicle is not used under any of these conditions, the automatic transmission fluid and filter do not require a change.

Manual transmission fluid does not require a change.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km)

Drain, flush and refill the cooling system (or every 60 months since the last cooling system service, whichever occurs first). For information on the proper coolant to use, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .