Engine - Oil Level Operating Range

1984 Chevrolet Corvette V8-350 5.7LSECTION Engine - Oil Level Operating Range
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Number: 84-180

Section: 6A (VI)

Date: August, 1984
Subject: ENGINE OIL LEVEL OPERATING RANGE


Model and Year: 1984 CHEVETTE, CAVALIER, CITATION, CELEBRITY, CAMARO, MONTE CARLO, IMPALA, CAPRICE, CORVETTE, "C-K-G" 10, 20, 30, P20, P30, AND "S-T" TRUCK
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


Engine oil levels for the subject vehicles are specified at the factory to be between 1/4" (6 mm) below the "full" mark and the full mark on the oil level indicator. Topping off the oil level on new vehicles to meet the "full" mark when the oil level is at or above this minimum specification is not required and should not be charged to warranty.

OIL LEVEL INDICATOR:




The safe operating range for engine oil level is from the "full" mark to the "add" mark.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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