2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 229

2012 Chevrolet Corvette Manual

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Driving and Operating Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport Coupe manual transmission Only: For racing or competitive driving, it is recommended that the brake fluid be replaced with a high performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 279°C (534°F). After conversion to the high performance brake fluid, follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by the fluid manufacturer. Do not use silicone or DOT‐5 brake fluids. Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport Coupe manual transmission Only: For racing or competitive driving, it is recommended that the loading of the vehicle be limited to the driver only, with no other cargo, and that tires be inflated to 180 kPa (26 psi) for a maximum speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). If the vehicle is a Z06, ZR1, or Grand Sport Coupe manual transmission model, it has greaseable outer ends on both of the rear toe‐links. Under normal use, lubrication should be performed as described in the maintenance schedule. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12. If using the vehicle for racing, lubrication should be performed at the end of each racing day. See your dealer for lubrication and make sure any needed repairs are made at once. 9-7 Proper procedures for performing these services can be found in the service manual. See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑18. If the vehicle is used for racing or other competitive driving, the rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than would occur in normal driving. We recommend that the rear axle fluid be drained and refilled with new fluid after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 for what fluid to use.

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Driving and Operating
9-7
Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport
Coupe manual transmission Only:
For racing or competitive driving, it
is recommended that the brake fluid
be replaced with a high performance
brake fluid that has a dry boiling
point greater than 279°C (534°F).
After conversion to the high
performance brake fluid,
follow the brake fluid service
recommendations outlined by the
fluid manufacturer. Do not use
silicone or DOT
5 brake fluids.
Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport
Coupe manual transmission Only:
For racing or competitive driving, it
is recommended that the loading of
the vehicle be limited to the driver
only, with no other cargo, and that
tires be inflated to 180 kPa (26 psi)
for a maximum speed of 230 km/h
(143 mph).
If the vehicle is a Z06, ZR1,
or Grand Sport Coupe manual
transmission model, it has
greaseable outer ends on
both of the rear toe
links.
Under normal use, lubrication
should be performed as described
in the maintenance schedule.
See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11
3
and
Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on
page 11
12
. If using the vehicle
for racing, lubrication should be
performed at the end of each
racing day. See your dealer for
lubrication and make sure any
needed repairs are made at once.
Proper procedures for performing
these services can be found in the
service manual. See
Service
Publications Ordering Information
on page 13
18
.
If the vehicle is used for racing or
other competitive driving, the rear
axle fluid temperatures may be
higher than would occur in normal
driving. We recommend that the
rear axle fluid be drained and
refilled with new fluid after every
24 hours of racing or competitive
driving. See
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11
12
for
what fluid to use.