CHEVROLET 2012 Corvette - Manual (Page 294)

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012
10-18 Vehicle Care
2. Once the oil has been drained
from the engine, remove the
engine oil filter and allow the oil
to drain.
3. Re‐install both drain plugs and
tighten them to 25 Y (18 lb ft).
4. Replace the oil filter and
tighten it to 30 Y (22 lb ft).
See Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11‑14 for the
correct filter.
5. Oil is filled through the opening
in the top of the external engine
oil tank. Remove the oil fill cap.
6. Add 9.9 L (10.5 quarts) of oil to
the oil tank. See Capacities and
Specifications on page 12‑2.
7. Install the oil fill cap and insert
the dipstick, if removed.
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.