Motor Oil
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Motor Oil
I would like to know what type of motor oil is recommended for a 1980 Corvette. Thanks
Last edited by jcgreene1980; Sep 22, 2011 at 01:25 PM. Reason: Thought I asked for motor, but I guess the wording was confussing. Oh and by the way, female and new at this, Thanks everyon
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Have you checked the back of the owners manual? Typically it would be a gear oil with a weight of 75w90 or so.
I see, without a comma, after the word Corvette, the sentence can be interpreted 2 ways. Either engine oil or manual transmission oil! I assumed the word motor was a mistake.
Would have been nice if the OP came back and clarified.
I see, without a comma, after the word Corvette, the sentence can be interpreted 2 ways. Either engine oil or manual transmission oil! I assumed the word motor was a mistake.
Would have been nice if the OP came back and clarified.
Last edited by MelWff; Sep 20, 2011 at 12:54 PM.
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Are you asking about transmission oil, or engine oil?
Trans oil is usually 75-90 wt, engine oil is 10w/40 or somewhere around that depending on milage, how cold the winters are where you live, etc.
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I thought that motor and engine were the same, but I will be as clear as I can in the future. Thanks everyone. My next question is what fluid holder is located under or near the alternator. I guess you can tell, I dont have the owners manual. Maybe it would be good if someone could tell me where the various fluid containers, holders or whatever we call them are located. i.e., transmission, power steering, brake, etc. Thanks
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Power steering fluid reservoir is near the alternator and down.
Transmission, car has to be on lift and plug removed, should be level with bottom of hole.
Brake is on drivers side, near firewall, held down by 2 large clips or rings.
Transmission, car has to be on lift and plug removed, should be level with bottom of hole.
Brake is on drivers side, near firewall, held down by 2 large clips or rings.
Last edited by MelWff; Sep 22, 2011 at 02:38 PM.
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Get an owners manual, they're not expensive.
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I've been pouring motor oil in that hole in my valve cover for years.