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Chevrolet · Chassis C5 · Y-Body

CORVETTE
C5

1997 – 2004 2 Engine Options 3 Kit Tiers

Hydroformed frame, rear-mounted transaxle, LS power — a paddock favorite that rewards a disciplined service schedule.

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Corvette C5 · Engine Service

OIL CHANGE KITS

Spec'd to the LS1 / LS6 factory capacity, viscosity, and filter fitment — pick the tier that matches how the car lives.

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Corvette C5 OEM / OEM+ Oil Change Kit

PRICING TBD

LS1 / LS6 · 6.5 qt fill

  • Motul 8100 5W-30 full synthetic
  • OEM-spec oil filter
  • Drain plug seal & hardware
  • For stock, street-driven C5s
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Corvette C5 Street Performance Oil Change Kit

PRICING TBD

5W-30 / 5W-40 options

  • Motul 8100 or 300V full synthetic
  • Premium-spec oil filter
  • Drain plug seal & hardware
  • Built for OEM+ and light-mod builds
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Corvette C5 Track / Purpose Build Oil Change Kit

PRICING TBD

15W-50 track grade · 5W-40 option

  • Motul 300V Competition 15W-50 — GM's track-event grade
  • High-capacity performance filter
  • Race-spec drain hardware
  • For HPDE, time attack & spec racing
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Stopping Power

BRAKE SERVICE

DOT 4 minimum for street use — step up to DOT 5.1 or RBF Factory Line for track heat.

Corvette C5 brake & clutch spec: Factory fill is DOT 3 (Delco Supreme 11), and the hydraulic clutch uses the same DOT 3 spec. Every fluid below is glycol-based and DOT 3-compatible — each step up raises the boiling point for track heat.
ELF Moto DOT4 (0.500L)
Elf · 0.500 L
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Street & daily service spec
$10.95
Motul DOT5.1 (0.500L)
Motul · 0.500 L
DOT 5.1
High-performance street
$11.70
Motul RBF600 (0.500L)
Motul · 0.500 L
RBF 600 Factory Line
Track-day standard · 312°C dry
$23.58
Motul RBF660 (0.500L)
Motul · 0.500 L
RBF 660 Factory Line
Endurance & race · 325°C dry
$32.35

Transaxle & Final Drive

DRIVETRAIN FLUIDS

The C5 transmission and differential bolt together at the rear but don't share fluid — each gets its own spec.

Corvette C5 drivetrain spec: Transmission — DEXRON-III ATF in both the T56 manual and 4L60-E automatic (no gear oil in the manual). Differential — SAE 75W-90 synthetic plus 4 oz (118 mL) limited-slip additive · 1.69 qt (1.6 L).
Motul Multi ATF (1L)
Motul · 1 L
Multi ATF
4L60-E automatic service
$19.11
Motul Gear 300 LS (1L)
C5 Diff Match
Motul · 1 L
Gear 300 LS 75W-90
LSD-ready 75W-90 synthetic — matches the factory grade. Two bottles cover a full drain & fill.
$36.57

MASTER FLUID KITS — COMING SOON

Every fluid the Corvette C5 needs — engine, transmission, differential, brakes & clutch — boxed as one chassis-complete service kit.

Service Reference

FLUID SPEC SHEET

Factory service data for the Chevrolet Corvette C5 — every fluid, type, and capacity in one place.

01Vehicle
Chassis Code
C5 · Y-Body
Model Years
1997 – 2004Z06 hardtop 2001 – 2004
Engine(s)
LS1 — 5.7L V8 · 16v OHV · 5,665 cc · 345–350 hp
LS6 — 5.7L V8 · 16v OHV · 5,665 cc · 385–405 hp Z06
Transmission(s)
6-speed Tremec / Borg-Warner T56 Manual Z06: M12 ratios
4-speed Hydra-Matic 4L60-E Automatic Not offered on Z06
02Engine Oil
Engine Oil Viscosity
SAE 5W-30 synthetic Street
SAE 15W-50 synthetic Track eventsGM guidance for competitive driving on the C5 Z06
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 qt (6.2 L) with filter LS1 · LS6Set the final level at the dipstick after a warm-up
03Transmission
Transmission Fluid Type
DEXRON-III ATF T56 ManualGM Manual Trans Fluid P/N 88861800 now supersedes DEXRON-III for manuals — never gear oil or Synchromesh
DEXRON-III ATF 4L60-E AutoDEXRON-VI is GM's current replacement for automatics
Transmission Capacity
≈ 4.1 qt (3.9 L) ManualFill to the bottom of the fill-plug hole
5.0 qt (4.7 L) drain & fill · 10.8 qt (10.2 L) overhaul AutoNo dipstick — level is set at the fill plug, engine running
04Differential
Differential Oil Type
SAE 75W-90 synthetic axle lubricantGM P/N 12378261 · spec 9986115
+ 4 oz (118 mL) limited-slip additiveGM P/N 1052358
Differential Capacity
1.69 qt (1.6 L)Level even with the bottom of the fill-plug hole, no lower than 6 mm (¼ in) below
05Brakes, Cooling & Steering
Brake Fluid
DOT 3Delco Supreme 11 or equivalent
Clutch Hydraulic
DOT 3GM hydraulic clutch fluid or equivalent
Coolant
DEX-COOL · 50 / 50≈ 12.3 qt auto · 12.6 qt manual
Power Steering
GM power steering fluidHydraulic rack

Compiled from GM owner's manual capacity tables and GM service references. Capacities are approximate — always set the final level at the dipstick or fill plug, and verify against your service manual before work.

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