Fluid changes on driver

[Rick S.]

This question is not about a '53 to '96 so perhaps it shouldn't be posted here.

My driver is an '08 Z06 that I purchased new in April'08. It has about 10,000 miles on the odometer and will be going into its 7th season this spring (stored winters from late October to late April). The warranty manual is silent on the issue of changing brake-line, transmission, and differential fluids (it does mention a rad flush and coolant replacement at 5 years, which I had the dealership do). I asked my service rep and he didn't know. What do fellow members do that have relatively new Corvettes? Some opinions would be appreciated.

[Terry M.]

Re: Fluid changes on driver

My 2008 has substantially more miles than yours -- 49K when I put it away last October, but my driving season is the same as yours.
I change engine oil every Fall before it goes away for the winter. The oil service remaining is indicated at around 12 to 40% each year. It has never gone to zero.
I remove the clutch fluid from the reservoir and replace with clean, new DOT4 every month or more often on Road Tours during the driving season. I watch the color of the fluid in the reservoir and change it when it becomes tea colored.
I have flushed the brake fluid (I changed the DOT 3 TO DOT 4) two years ago, and will do it again this Summer.
I changed the transmission/differential fluid two years ago as well and likely will do it again this Summer.
I changed coolant last Summer (changed the Dexcool to G05).
I have a decided advantage in that I can do most all of this myself, although it is becoming more difficult with each passing year. I recognize not everyone is so fortunate.

[Rick S.]

Re: Fluid changes on driver

Thank you Terry, that's very helpful.