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  1. Oil changes
    1. Camry
    2. '13 Corvette
    3. Truck
    4. Riding Mower
  2. 4Runner
    1. Trans fluid drain and fill
  3. Mechanics
  4. Corvette
    1. Maintenance Schedule

Oil changes

Camry

  • Interval: Unspecified, light comes on
  • Type: 0W-20 (or 5W-30, but prefer 0W-20)
  • Amount: 4.5 quarts
  • Filter:

'13 Corvette

Truck

  • Interval: 1yr if light didn't come on first
  • Type: 5W-30
  • Amount: 6.0 quarts
  • Filter:

Riding Mower

  • Interval:
  • Type: 10W-30
  • Amount: 1-1.5qt ?
  • Filter:

4Runner

Maintenance schedule

Trans fluid drain and fill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWa_z6X72iw

Mechanics

Has a YT channel, 37 years of experience, and seems to really know what he's talking about. http://www.ellisonsmachineshop.com/services.html https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClVf3d8RsoNXuQeWvXR-WkA/videos

Corvette

https://www.corvettepartscenter.com/ runs an informative YT channel

Maintenance Schedule

The following is taken from here.

Every 300 miles or every week (whichever comes first):

  • Check Engine Oil level
  • Check Brake and Power Steering Fluid levels
  • Check Engine Coolant level
  • Check Windshield Washer Fluid level
  • Check Tire Pressures and Condition of tires

Every 3000 miles of every 3 months (whichever comes first):

All of the above plus:

  • Check Automatic Transmission Fluid level
  • Inspect the Engine Hoses
  • Inspect the Windshield Wiper Blades

Every 7500 miles or once a year (whichever comes first):

All of the above plus:

  • Change Engine Oil & Oil Filter
  • Lubricate Chassis and Top Off all fluids
  • Inspect Exhaust, Suspension, Brakes and Steering components
  • Replace Fuel Filter and Air filter
  • Replace PCV valve
  • Rotate Tires
  • Check Manual Transmission and Overdrive Oil levels
  • Check Rear Axle Oil levels
  • Check Throttle Linkage and Throttle Position Sensor setting
  • Check Serpentine Belt, Replace if Frayed or cracked
  • Check Spare tire

Every 30,000 miles or every 24 months (whichever comes first):

All of the above plus:

  • Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and filter
  • If Manual Transmission, Change Overdrive Fluid
  • Drain, Flush and Refill Cooling system
  • Inspect Evaporative Emissions system
  • Replace Spark Plugs
  • Inspect Plug wires, Distributor and Rotor
  • Check Timing and Adjust as required
  • Check Shock Absorbers for leakage

Every 100,000 miles or 6 years (whichever comes first):

Perform ALL of the above steps plus:

  • Inspect Steering System wear indicators
  • Inspect Exhaust Manifold for cracks
  • Check Compression of all cylinders
  • Check Fuel Flow and pressure
  • Replace MAF Power and Burn off relays (1985-1989 L-98)
  • Inspect Chassis for Corrosion and/or rust

Routine Maintenance Part Numbers (L-83 & L-98 engine):

Item Model - Year- Part Number:

  • Spark Plug 1984 AC R45TS
  • Spark Plug Cast Iron Heads 85-87 AC R43CTS
  • Spark Plug Alum Heads 87-91 AC FR5LS
  • Oil Filter 1984-1991 AC PF25
  • Air Filter 1984 AC A862C
  • Air Filter 1985-1991 AC A917C
  • PCV Valve 1984 AC CV853C
  • PCV Valve 1985-1991 AC CV774C
  • Engine Oil 1984-1991 SAE SF, SF/CC, SF/CD
  • Auto Trans Fluid All Dexron II, IIE, III (ATF)
  • Manual Trans Fluid Four Speed SAE 80 Gear Lube
  • Manual Trans Fluid Six Speed GM P/N 1052931
  • Overdrive Unit All Dexron II ATF Fluid
  • Differential All SAE80W or 80-90W GL-5 lubricant w/ GM limited slip additive
  • Coolant All Water and Ethylene to at least 20 below zero F
  • Brake Fluid All DOT Type 3
  • Clutch Fluid All Manual Trans DOT Type 3
  • Power Steering Fluid All GM Power Steering Fluid
  • Chassis Lubrication All Lithium Base Chassis Grease

Capacities:

  • Engine Oil 5 Quarts
  • Cooling System 14 Quarts (1984-1990)
  • Automatic Transmission 4.5 quarts
  • 6 Speed Manual Transmission 4.4 Pints