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1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
5.7L (350 cu in) L81 V8, 4-bbl carburetor, 190 hp•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L (350 cu in) L81 V8, 4-bbl carburetor, 190 hp · RWD
Fluid Type
Ethylene glycol 50/50
Spec: GM 1052753
Capacity
18qt
17.03 L
Drain & Refill
15 qt
14.19 L
Change Interval
24,000 mi
38,616 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

Includes heater and recovery tank. Drain/refill may not capture all coolant

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