How do I check the fluid level of my C5 Corvette?

 

Auto or manual tranny?

 

Hi Dave, I've got an automtaic transmission.

 

From a search: "It doesn't have a dipstick. You have to get the car on a lift or jack it up. There is a plug on the side of the tranny pan that you have to take out. Make sure the car is warmed up and running when you check it or fluid will run out of the hole. The fluid should be about level with the hole when running. Be sure to put the plug in before you turn the car off or oil will run out."

From the sevice manual:
Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID CHECKING PROCEDURE
Start the engine and allow the engine to idle until the transmission fluid normal operating temperature has been reached.
Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to the PARK range.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. The vehicle must be level, with the engine running and the shift lever in the PARK range. CAUTION: The engine must be running when the transmission fluid fill plug is removed, or excessive fluid loss will occur. Transmission fluid may be hot. Since the actual fluid level is unknown, stand clear when removing the fill plug. Have a container ready to capture any lost fluid. Do not turn the engine off with the fill plug removed, as you can be injured by hot transmission fluid being expelled out of the oil fill opening.

Remove the transmission plug. IMPORTANT: The transmission fluid may darken with normal use and does not always indicate contamination or oxidation.
Check the fluid level. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the threaded plug hole.
Add DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid in increments of 0.5 L until the fluid drains from the plug hole.

 

Dave, thanks for the help. I cannot remember where I put my owners manual. I last saw it around 2000. My last hope is that it is one of those three bins in the rear or my coupe.

John
1998 Coupe A/T
K & N air filter
SLP Exhaust system
C6 Chrome wheels

P.S. I plan on actually improving mine this coming year, so stop laughing.....lol

 

.....no laughing here, John! If you can't find it, I'll bet you can pick one up on ebay. I'd like to get a service manual, myself.

Dave