2003 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

FLUID CAPACITY (CRANKCASE) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
5.7L 5.5 (5.2)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes oil filter capacity.
FLUID CAPACITY (COOLING SYSTEM) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
5.7L (3) 12.6 (11.9)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Includes heater.
(3) Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant or equivalent.
FLUID CAPACITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) (1)

Application (2) Quantity Qts. (L)
Drain & Refill (3) 5.0 (4.7)
Overhaul 10.8 (10.2)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Unless otherwise specified, use Dexron®-III transmission fluid.
(3) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
FLUID CAPACITY (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) (1)

Application Quantity Qts. (L)
5.7L (2) 4.1 (3.9)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2) Dexron III® Automatic Transmission Fluid
FLUID CAPACITY (DIFFERENTIAL)

Application Quantity Pts. (L)
5 .7L (1) 1.69 (1.6)
(1) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 or (Canadian P/N 10953455), or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. With a complete drain and refill add 118 ml (4 oz) of Limited-Slip Differential Lubricant Additive GM P/N 1052358 (Canadian P/N 992694), or equivalent.
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