2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications
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Engine 6.0L 8-Cylinder
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil certification: API
- Drain plug torque: 18 ft-lbs
- Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 6.0L 8-Cylinder: 0.040”
Fuel
- Capacity: 19.5 gallons (76 L)
Coolant
- Capacity:
- 2.8L Engine: 10.4 quarts (9.8 L)
- 3.5L Engine: 10.6 quarts (10.0 L)
Differential Fluid
- Capacity:
- Rear Axle: 3.4-3.8 pints (1.6-1.8 L)
- Front Axle: 3.2 pints (1.5 L)
Engine Coolant
- Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake System
- Type; Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield Washer Solvent
- Type: GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake Cable Guides
- Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering System
- Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186)
Automatic Transmission
- Type: DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for “Approved for the H-Specification” on the label.
Manual Transmission
- Type: Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021806, in Canada 89021807)
Hydraulic Clutch System
- Type: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No.U.S. 12345347, in Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders
- Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Chassis Lubrication
- Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Front and Rear Axle
- Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115
Transfer Case
- Type: Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in Canada 10953465).
Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints
- Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Constant Velocity Universal Joint
- Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl
- Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge
- Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube] (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges
- Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning
- Type: Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip Squeaks
- Type: Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S.12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Powertrain
Engine
- 6.0 L LS2 V8
- 6.2 L LS3 V8
- 7.0 L LS7 V8
- 6.2 L LS9 supercharged V8
Transmission
- 6-speed T-56 manual
- 6-speed TR-6060 manual
- 4-speed 4L65-E automatic (only for 2005 and 2006 Z06 on special request)[citation needed]
- 6-speed 6L80 automatic
Fuel Consumption
