2016 Chevrolet Corvette Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette oil type depends on the engine: the Stingray, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Stingray, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Stingray, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Stingray, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Z06, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter); the Z06, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter); the Z06, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter); the Z06, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter); the Z51, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter); the Z51, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter); the Z51, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter); the Z51, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (9.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Stingray, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Stingray, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Stingray, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Stingray, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Z06, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
- Z06, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
- Z06, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
- Z06, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
- Z51, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
- Z51, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
- Z51, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
- Z51, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 9.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stingray, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — Stingray,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Stingray, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — Stingray,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Stingray, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — Stingray,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Stingray, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — Stingray,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 7.00 QTS. | 6.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z06, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — Z06,Eng CD LT4 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z06, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — Z06,Eng CD LT4 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z06, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — Z06,Eng CD LT4 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z06, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — Z06,Eng CD LT4 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z51, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — Z51,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z51, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — Z51,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z51, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — Z51,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Z51, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — Z51,Eng CD LT1 | API - SAE 5W-30 | 9.80 QTS. | 9.50 QTS. | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
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2016 Chevrolet Corvette factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.8 quarts (11.16 L) — 40/60 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette take?
It depends on the engine: Stingray, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Stingray, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Stingray, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Stingray, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Z06, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Z06, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Z06, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Z06, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Z51, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Z51, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Z51, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Z51, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Stingray, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Stingray, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Stingray, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Stingray, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Z06, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter; Z06, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter; Z06, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter; Z06, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter; Z51, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter; Z51, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter; Z51, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter; Z51, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 9.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.