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Tag: C6
C5/C6/C7 Engine Cleaning
Whether you are prepping your Corvette to roll across the auction block or display at a show, a spotless engine shows how important and well-maintained your Corvette is. Filthy engines are more apt to retain heat and make it difficult to detect small leaks. Dirt and dust cause pulleys and belts to squeak from undue […]
Corvette Evolution: From Status Icon to Competent Cruiser
Society often pokes fun at aging, but there are many positives to growing older that are often glossed over. Many types of wines and cheeses are encouraged to age. As a person grows older, they typically do so with increased wisdom and a better understanding of what is important in life. Fine art that was […]
C4, C5, and C6 Interior Squeaks
While plastic certainly has its merits in our modern society, it can be problematic when it is used extensively in automotive interiors. Temperature extremes, excessively bumpy roads, and improper removal/reinstallation are the biggest factors that can cause annoying interior component squeaks. 1984-1989 Corvettes are arguably the worst affected, with later C4s, C5s, and C6s being […]
C6 Production Numbers
The C6 was introduced in 2005, and was another all-new design, just like the preceding C5 was all-new compared to the C4. The C6 continues the Corvette Team’s mission to improve on the previous generation in every category. The resulting base model Corvette for 2005 boasted numbers like a 4.3 second sprint to 60 miles […]
C4-C6 Corvette Control Arm Urethane Bushing Installation Overview
Over time, the original rubber control arm bushings on C4-C6 Corvettes will wear out and fail. While some owners will want to stick with new rubber bushings as a replacement option, there is another option that has become almost second nature in recent years: urethane bushings. These bushings offer two primary benefits: longer life and […]
2005-2013 Corvette Cabin Air Filter Replacement
The C6 Corvette has many features to aid in the comfort of the driver, and this makes the car an ideal long distance or daily driving vehicle. As a result, many C6 Corvettes are put into daily use, and they require more maintenance than cars that see occasional weekend duty. The engine air filter is […]
Trapped in Your C6? We’re Here to Help!
All kidding aside, we’ve been reading about a few cases of C6 Corvette owners being “trapped” in their cars after the battery has died (see here and here for examples).
Corvette C6 Battery Concerns
The C6 Corvette is a true World Class performance car with excellent “daily driver” attributes. Everywhere you look on the C6, an electronic device is operating, something we had to either manually perform or think about previously. All of these electronic gadgets require stable voltage for long life. The days of removing the battery cable […]
Technical Service Bulletin Issued for Convertible 2008-09 Corvettes
Enjoy super legal speeds but don’t like the wind in your hair? Read on. General Motors has issued a technical service bulletin for owners of 2008 and 2009 convertible Corvettes. The TSB was issued to Chevrolet dealers via AllDataPro.com. Technical Service Bulletin 08312A was issued on July 1, 2010. In it, GM states that the […]