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1997 - 2004 Corvette: Resetting the Engine Oil Life Monitor

Jul 23, 2014 c5 corvette, engine, oil life, monitor, reset, resetting, oil, engine oil 0 14 14841 4.2/5 (25 Votes)

Method 1 Turn the ignition on, but make sure the engine is off. Press the "Trip" button on the DIC so that it displays "OIL LIFE" percentage. Press and hold the "Reset" button for two seconds. "OIL LIFE REMAIN 99%" will appear on the display. ... Read More

1998 - 2002 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Needle Bearings Found In Oil Pan (Replace Rocker Arms)

Jul 22, 2014 1998 corvette, 1999 corvette, 2000 corvette, 2001 corvette, 2002 corvette, service bulletin, needle bearings, oil change, rocker arms 0 0 2005 0/5 (0 Vote)

Subject: Needle Bearings Found In Oil Pan (Replace Rocker Arms)Source: Chevrolet Dealer Technical Service BulletinNumber: 02-06-01-029Models:1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird2002 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT1999-2002... Read More

2005 - 2006 Corvette: Engine Oil Life Monitor Reset

Jul 18, 2014 c6 corvette, 2005 corvette, 2006 corvette, engine oil life monitor, oil life monitor, engine oil, reset 0 0 3068 5/5 (1 Vote)

2001 - 06 Corvette1. Turn the ignition to ON, with the engine off.2. Press the TRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentage is displayed.3. Press RESET and hold for two seconds. OIL LIFE REMAIN 100% will appear. General Motors bulletins are intended for... Read More

2005 Corvette: GM TechLink: Gasoline Engine Oil Requirements

Jul 17, 2014 2005 corvette, gm techlink, gas, gasoline, engine oil, oil, requirements 0 0 848 0/5 (0 Vote)

2005 GM gasoline engines require the use of an engine oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API) Starburst and states that it meets GM Standard GM6094M (non-synthetic) or GM4718M (synthetic). Failure to use the recommended engine oil can... Read More

2006 and Prior Corvettes: Fuel and Oil Additives - Facts and Myths/Maximizing Fuel Economy

Jul 17, 2014 c6 corvette, fuel, oil, additives, facts, myths, service bulletin, fuel economy, 05-00-89-072 0 0 965 0/5 (0 Vote)

Service Bulletin #: 05-00-89-072 Date: NA Subject: Fuel and Oil Additives - Facts and Myths/Maximizing Fuel Economy Model(s): 2006 and Prior All GM Cars and TrucksA Statement About Fuel EconomyAs gasoline prices have increased, the... Read More

2006 Corvette Z06: Dry Sump Oiling System

Jul 16, 2014 2006 corvette, z06, corvette z06, ls7, ls7 engine, dry sump, lubrication, oiling system 0 1 2761 3/5 (1 Vote)

The Corvette Z06's LS7 engine (fig. 1) has a dry sump oiling system designed to keep the engine fully lubricated during the high cornering loads the Corvette Z06 is capable of producing. Ths LS7's dry sump system was developed and tested on... Read More

2006 Corvette Z06: Service Bulletin: Information on Over-Filling Dry Sump Oiling System and Maintaining Proper Oil Level on LS7 Engine

Jul 15, 2014 2006 corvette, z06, corvette z06, service bulletin, over-filling, dry sump, oil, oiling system, oil system, oil level, ls7 engine, rpo ls7 0 0 1513 0/5 (0 Vote)

Service Bulletin #: 05-06-01-032 Date: NA Subject: Creak or Popping Noise from Roof Near Windshield/"A" Pillar (Replace Plastic Guides In Roof Striker) Model(s): 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with 7.0L V8 engine (VIN E - RPO LS7)The 2006... Read More

1999 - 2002 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption

Jul 15, 2014 c5 corvette, z06, corvette z06, oil consumption, service bulletin, higher than expected, ls6, ls1 0 0 3488 4.75/5 (4 Votes)

Subject: Higher Than Expected Oil Consumption (Replace Rings and Engine Valley Cover)Source: Chevrolet Dealer Technical Service BulletinNumber: 01-06-01-023AModels: 1999-2001 Chevrolet Camaro, 1999-2002 Chevrolet Corvette, 1999-2001 Pontiac Firebird,... Read More

Service Bulletin: Fluid Leak Detection

Jul 15, 2014 chevrolet service bulletin, service bulletin, fluid leak, detection, how-to, how to, diagnosis, oil leak, coolant leak, transmission 0 0 1029 0/5 (0 Vote)

The following service bulletin was issued by Chevrolet in May of 1986 and contains excellent tips for tracking down hard to find fluid leaks which can be applied to all vehicle lines.Subject: Fluid Leak DetectionSource: Chevrolet Dealer Service... Read More

Technical Article: Synthetic Oil Use

Jul 15, 2014 tech article, technical article, synthetic oil, mobil 1, zr-1, corvette zr-1, c4 zr-1, lt1 0 0 1253 0/5 (0 Vote)

From Jim Ingle, GM Powertrain Engineer (this question was asked in terms of adding Mobil 1 to a ZR-1 after engine break-in):"There is probably more misunderstanding of lubricants and "old wive's tales" about them than any other automotive issue. A... Read More

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