Spring Maintenance for C3 Corvettes

The first thing to do is check the levels of all your fluids. Minor leaks are typical with all older cars, but you’ll want to make sure you didn’t lose any significant amounts. Top off anything that is low. Next, check the pressure of the tires and if needed, fill them up. At the same time, take a moment to give your tires a once-over for any dry-cracking that might have occurred over the winter. This is also a good time to think about changing the Vette’s oil. Even if you drive fewer than 3,000 miles per year, the oil and filter should still be changed once every year.

Before cranking up the engine, take a look under the hood. Check for any dry-cracked belts or hoses, or anything else that seems amiss. At last, give that key a turn and start your engine. Listen for any noises that might be out of the ordinary.

When you go out for your first drive, take it easy at first. Once you’re sure everything is in healthy working order, let ‘er rip!

Examples of Dry Cracked Tires