Maintenance

The rear differential on a C5 Corvette gets a lot of talk. While exceptional factory limited slip diffs, many of these units are approaching 25 years old. Many have been neglected and still contain the original OEM GM fluid, which has likely broken down a bit. Add in some hammering on them... these differentials can and do wear out! When asked we asked GridLife's most winning C5 Corvette driver Matan Rosenburg if there were any C5-specific quirks or recurring issues ...

When most people think of a Corvette, they picture something that only comes out on sunny weekends. Brian’s C5 doesn’t fit that mold. His Corvette has crossed 300,000 miles on its original LS engine and just finished another cross-country run to Bowling Green. It proves that with consistent care and smart decisions, a C5 can outlast expectations. A Corvette Meant to Be Driven Brian bought the car in 2005 with about 50,000 miles on the clock. He was coming out ...

The C5 Corvette is a hoover. It quite literally drives down the street sucking air up and shoving it through the radiator to cool the car. This works quite effectively and manages to keep the car low profile... but it also sucks up a ton of debris from the road! That debris can and will clog your radiator, reducing it's ability to cool. Thus, if you're looking to help your car stay cool and happy, keep reading! So we've identified ...