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    Can you use 4094M oil synthetic for the 4718M requirement?

    Sometimes you come across a synthetic oil that has a GM 4094M approval, would this be OK, just as good for the 4718M requirement? I don't know what the new Vettes require, so do you think it is now 4094M? thanks.
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    Low Tire Pressure Sensors

    What I did was to just cover the LTPS light with a piece of black tape. I know that at least one sensor must be bad, but how to figure that is a dilemma.
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    Newbe Question-Overdrive or Drive?

    I keep mine in OD all the time. Regular D is probably better if you live in an area where there are a lot of hills. I live in an area with hills, but I still use OD.
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    Question: Borla

    When I bought my '85, the prior owner put on a Borla exhaust(and he worked for Mitsu). Sounds great!! Very intimidating at low speed and creeping around. When I get to highway speed, the sound goes down and very livable. Car has 60K on it now, bought it at 41K miles.
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    Site Update: 1984 - 1987 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Front Center Air Deflector Damage

    This may be silly to ask, but is this a current fix by a Chevy Dealer?? I know of this problem, would Chevy now fix it?? thanks
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    Adding gasoline on a hot day - FYI

    On a recent trip, in my '85, I was going thru the Carolinas & Va, when I decided to top off my gas tank. Now the outside temp was close to 100 degrees, my '85 was running great, did about 100 miles and decided to top off. I should have been able to put in about 5 gallons. I opened the gas cap...
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    Can anyone tell me the GM code required for oil in your C6?

    I own a C4 and the GM code required for synthetic oil is 'GM4718M'. Is this still the code required for syn oil on your new C6 cars? Was it changed or an additional code added? I see the word 'performance' added to some synthetic oil products. thanks
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    Has GM changed synthetic oil requirement 4718M to 6094 on newer Vettes? Or still the same?

    The reason I'm asking is that I noticed that on some Syn oils they are using a GM code '6094'(?) and showing 'performance'. I was wondering if GM is dropping the 4718M code to a newer code for their newer Vettes. Or is 4718M still good for newer Vettes? I also have a Solstice, which requires...
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    '85 gauge cluster dim on right side - any answers?

    When I started my '85 after a trip I made, the right side part of the gauge went dim. This is the side that has the temp/volt and below it has the mpg/avg mpg. This is the only part of the gauge that appears dim. The rest of the instruments illuminate fine. The car has just about 64K on it. You...
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    How to remove oil pressure sender?

    Thanks vetteoz!!
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    How to remove oil pressure sender?

    On my '85, on the back right side of the engine, between spark plugs, is the oil pressure sender(?). There is a wire attached, (green). How to remove this wire? The wire is attached to a plastic 'cap' on top of the sender. Which is the best way to remove it ( push-pull-twist?). I believe I have...
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    2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette Caught Again With Upscale Interior

    Saw a MT rendition, (tried to show what's under the cover) and overall it looks fine. An evolvement, but I just can't stand those Camaro-like taillights. Hope that doesn't happen.
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    Oil smell in traffic - valve covers?

    My 85 runs fine at any speed, 62K mi. I find that when in stop & go traffic, I notice an oil smell, and sometimes see a light smoke coming from the hood, I think mostly from the right(pass) side. Do you think that my valve covers leak? Or maybe a bad PVC? Is it possible for the valve covers to...
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    Question: Buying a 93 Anniversary

    I own one and it is truly a beautiful car. The maroon color is really rich looking. The only weakness is the optispark system, which can be prone to failure, in either miles or time with few miles. Some folks never have the problem, I suppose if the car is subject to a drier enviroment. I had to...
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    What oil filter do you use? short or long?

    On the earlier C4's, like my '85, GM specs a PF25, but I have seen in up to date filter selections, a short type. I think the number is PF454, which is shorter, probably for more ground clearance. I have used both. Just wondering what you folks use. Thanks
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