Chevrolet Corvette 2021 - Page 294

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14622938) - 2021 - CRC - 9/22/20
Service and Maintenance 293
Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.
Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Vehicle
Load Limits 0 188.
.
Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.
Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0 225.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.
Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather.
.
Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
.
Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.
Used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe chart.
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Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See Doing Your
Own Service Work 0 233.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil
0 238.
Once a Month
.
Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0 267.
.
Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 272.
.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0 249.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, change the engine oil and
filter within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
If driven under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine oil life
system is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the
last service. Reset the oil life system when
the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life
System 0 241.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, change the engine air
filter at the next engine oil change. When
the REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air filter life
system after the engine air filter is replaced.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0 242.
Transmission Fluid Change
When the CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID
SOON message displays, change the fluid
and filter within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
Failure to change the transmission fluid at
required intervals can lead to reduced