5 Things a C5 Corvette Owner Should Never Do
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Lyle's five things a C4 owner should never do was so popular HE's BACK with five things C5 Corvette (1997 through 2004) owners should NEVER DO!
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One of the biggest you didn't mention in this vid....Use techron regularly to get accurate fuel tank readings. And NEVER NEVER run it out of fuel. The fuel pumps are cooled and lubed by fuel and if you run them out there is a very high chance it will not start until you replace the pump. And they're a royal pain to change. Voice of experience here. I even throw a little marvel mystery oil in every other gas tank fill up. Don't know if it helps but you really want to keep those pumps lubed and even a little mystery oil will definitely help
Just got my 1st vette!! 2002. Thanks so much and God bless
Thanks, Lyle. I've had my C5 for about 6 hours. At the very least, you just saved my air damn/front spoiler.
I went to replace the crummy deteriorated leather upholstery with new leather when I discovered that the driver's fiberglass seat frame had exactly the damage you warned about. I bought a fiberglass repair kit and strengthened the daylights out of that part of the seat. I also put 'door edge guards' on the edge of the fiberglass to make them a little thicker and less likely to cut into the new leather. BTW it was your video on how to install new leather seats that gave me the courage to tackle the job in the first place! 🙂
Thanks, Lyle for all you do for the Corvette community!
Could've used this video 15 years ago. 😂
Check your top after taking your car for any kind of service.Had a Transam with T-tops. Was having tires being put on.So i never take the tops off Thats just me and was on my way out off state and get on the interstate,and next thing I know there goes the passenger side flying in the air.There is no doubt in my mind someone at the tire place unlatched my tops.Like I said I really never take them off and have only taken the top off my C5 for a picture or something like that.So check your latches after service people!!!
I would like to thank you for the advice on this video. I just bought a C5 a couple months ago. You definitely saved my drivers side door hinges. Keep making these videos!!! Good stuff!!!
Great video. I thought I was the only one that used that little shelf for my left hand to lower myself into the seat. Got 2 bad knees at 64 years old. My sons love to watch me pry myself up and out. But, love driving my c5. Thank you for the video
Yes I have the same issue but I absolutely love the car and that little shelf to get yourself in and out is perfect for me
Nice. Never knew about the udder under the wipers. Like for 25 years never knew. Holy shit. Thank you!!
Very good video. I've owned 7 Corvettes and still found it interesting and useful. I didn't know 2 of the 5 tips. Thank you
If you don’t mind me asking what corvettes have you owned
I always suspected that flat spot on each door jamb was porposely built-in to make ingress and egress easier. Anyway, I use it as such. Also; thank you for the warning about lubing the hinges and "milking the cow". Great maintenance tips that I did not find in the manual.
I never knew about that spot in the door frame to help you get in and out of the car!! Since I watched this I’ve used it every time.
110% on how to sit in them. I am a big guy 6'2 300lbs. Like you said...I simply turn away/sideways and sit down in it butt facing seat and simply sit down, than ya simply juat swing both legs in. It like you said is a must for a big owner. If I did it the just hop in way as you mentioned not to do id have no seats with my big ass lol. Also the few people that have rode with me struggled also or said it hurts their legs...until I showed them how to properly sit in and use the frame piece to push themselves out.
One very important thing that you didn't mention was to check the front of your radiator for debris. If you clog up the front of your radiator, that will become the number one reason your C5 is overheating. Some people will find grocery bags and other trash in front of their radiator, along with the usual grass debris and other small items that can block your air flow through the radiator.
To add to that, NEVER use a high pressure hose to try and clean your radiator. A high pressure hose can bend the open fins of the radiator closed, which means that you will be buying a new radiator. Taking one out and putting one in is NOT a fun job so if you don't know how to do it yourself, it won't be a cheap job.
very good information! Thank you!
@@c5corvettejapan2001
Thanks. Are you in Japan? I spent time in Okinawa and Sasebo, Japan.
@@Junkman2008 yes! what car did you drive in Japan?
@@c5corvettejapan2001
The USS Ogden. I wasn't driving, I was traveling on a ship with the U.S. Marine Corps. Had a blast. Wish I could visit again. 🙂
Thank you , very informative ! Especially about the door hinges !
Thanks for all of the items you covered!
As a 2001 C-5 owner, I think your video here was GREAT. Gonna go back and look for more useful ones now that I am subscribed. Thanks !
Great videos and information. You Corvette store is excellent. Great customer service. Great materials and repair kits. Great customer service!!
You are doing a really fine job!
Thanks.
I’ll be ordering more parts!!!
I'm a prior C4, C5, and C6 owner and having been looking to replace my C6 after some kid texting and driving hit me and totaled it. I'm been perusing a ton of C&S's videos as I refresh my knowledge of all things Corvette. Lyle really knows his stuff and his insights and advice are priceless. Videos like this make everyone's ownership better to the point of probably improving resale values. Thank you so much Lyle and keep up the great work! (I still haven't decided what I want, so many great choices...)
Thank you. Informative. I subscribed just for the information you give. I have owned 6 vettes over the years. And you are SPOT ON.
I figured out the seat issue a week ago on my lady friend's C5. And I found the area to place your hand in the door opening. I am very very new to Vettes but have learned at lot in the last 9 months and especially the past 3 weeks of actual hands on work. Thank you for ALL of your information.
#4 I learned that the hard way.
Had to replace the motor.....shorted out. Wipers would come on randomly. I had to remove the fuse until RnR.
#5 if you have stock suspension and haven’t altered it in any way, if you lower the rear end, it will decrease that front spoiler scrape when you go on or off the curb.
You're absolutely right about #5, but, consider the alternative. instead of lowering the rear end with stock suspension up front, why not consider raising it instead? doing that will allow you to take those angled entrances head on, and you'll be able to go over _any and all_ speed bumps head on, without ever having to worry about damaging your rocker panel or anything else under the car.
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I agree with what you’re saying, but a lowered Vette looks soooooo cool! 😎😁
I removed my fuse for wipers.
Thank you Lyle!
Lyle I remember you mentioning about the door hinges a while back, and after hearing that and see my door hinges I went straight to buy the grease thank you very much for this informative video👍
Just bought my 1997, 42k mile example and quickly learned about approach and departure angles. I would imagine that every C5 needs multiple spoiler replacements, but the subframe was a good piece to throw in there. I'll be extra careful now.!
Also watch out for speed bumps and know where the nose when parking Head on to sidewalks or parking curbs
Thanks Lyle. C7 2015 here but everything u tell me is something I can check out on mine. Great vids
I would say he is right on every count....the advise about the top is the most important. Do not allow yourself to be interrupted while the top is being placed. Dont let anything prevent you from latching all 3 latches!
Lyle , great video Awesome Thank you
Perfect list ! I’ve had mine 10 years and wished I knew them from day 1. Gonna milk those udders this weekend. Lol. Thanks bud ! I need new seat covers and used to do the slide when top was off. Both seat switches broke off and gotta replace them
Lyle is the real thing ! After changing the horn membrane in my C5 he told me that I didn’t need to re-use the 2 bolts that originally held the airbag to the steering wheel . He was totally right and made the reinstall a “pc of cake” . Thanks and Kudos to Lyle👍
To clarify: I told you to screw the 2 bolts into the rear of the reassembled airbag and snap the whole assembly into the steering wheel. If you didn't put the bolts back into their holes before doing so, your airbag is not secure! Lyle
Same thing happened with one of the T-Tops on my 94 Z28. I thought I had it latched down tight. WHOOSH! Flew off in rush hour Northern NJ traffic. Thank goodness it didn't hit anyone.
Oh man, I would like to have an uncle like You, to help me with some c5 issues. Hah very good job !
Wow. Very informative. Thanks Lyle!
Thank you for all good tips I will follow up and do
I noticed my doors "popping" whenever I would open and close them at the 19 year of ownership mark (desert car). Lubed the hinges and the pop sound is gone. Now, gotta find this squeek from the headlight...
Great Video. Thanks So Much!!
Good video brother..I just inherited a 2004 C5 triple black convertible Corvette with only 28,000 miles from my uncle.
Great info..I just became a new subscriber 👍
Great video. Will you do a more in depth video on things to check before buying a C5?
Glad to see y’all are doing well tell Steve I said hi @C&S Corvettes
Love these videos! Great source of information as it's very scarce here in Australia.
Liam, I really want to tap the Aussie Corvette parts market. I love your car culture! I have an entire warehouse full of 68-04 parts that I know you guys could use! Lyle
@@cscorvetteify Hi Lyle, we sure could use guys like yourselves here down under! We have a car culture that loves unique cars like Corvettes here and in normal times car shows happen every Saturday night in summer time. Check out C4 Corvette Australia's page on Facebook as it's a nationwide community dedicated to C4 Corvette enthusiasts.
More. .please
Great advice! Thank you
This video came up on my home/recommended page and I avoided it for days and “this is gonna be dumb” but actually some good tips in here. 😎 never too old to learn something
Thanks for the video. My passenger door has been clunking and I figured I would need new hinges. A little Tri-flow and it's almost like new. Also had some wet floor issues and this info put me on the right track to clean the rain udders. 👍
Glad you are finding the info useful! Lyle
Anybody know the water pathway from clogged udders to interior? Seems not possible.
I remembered this video when getting into my newly acquired 2K Coupe as I opened the door. Like you I have shit knees and a bit of a belly, the entrance technique you described works perfect, thank you!
I had a C5 convertible, and the fact you felt number 1 was necessary is scary! I enjoyed my C5 after we installed a C5R-427 engine and upgraded all the other mechanical components. It was a great track car.
Do you have any videos of the car with the engine? It would be great to see!
@@diegogolfhotel Unfortunately the only video I have is just at idle.
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I wish I had taken video the times I drove at Road Atlanta.
Excellent!! Thanks
Great videos!
Great Video Thanks 😊
#5 is a no brainer for those that have driven lowered vehicles or cars with long front ends. Had an '89 Escort GT back in the early 90's that was lowered and had to take that angle approach on inclines. Or sometimes even speed bumps. Also had a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am that even at stock height, I sometimes had to take an angle into inclines.
Thank you so much! I bought my first C5 2 weeks ago and I found myself sliding down the seat bolster! Ugh! Thanks for the advice!
Anytime!!! Lyle
very helpful, thanks
Man I wish someone like you was around here in Bama. Your honest and knowledge is tremendous. Thanks for sharing and my first Vette I'm almost over it already. Have to babysit it to much. Parking or going to club not advised. I'm a musician and there are haters.
Was fun as hell for a year but over it. Why?
Well 40k miles and ABS light came on and off couple times then stayed on. Had to send off to be rebuilt 750 bucks. Loose solder wire. I went extra mile and lifetime warranty on whole deal. Then air pressure wouldn't read on back tire. Sensor. Now headlight. Noise. 40k miles and I baby the car.
I'm done she for sell.
Did you end up selling and what did you get?
I like your Channel! hey can you do more videos on C3 vettes we are feeling left out here!
Good tips. Didn't know about the lubing door hinges mandate.
Please do video on C6 vettes ..I've had two C6's and two C3's at different times in my life. Miss my vette terribly and hope to get another one very soon. Trying to just decide what one to buy. Thank you for your great information.
Thanks for the video
simply outstanding;
Great information to know. Thank you Lyle. Very appreciated. I have the black '03 Z06 like yours. In Logan Utah. Hot summers, salty winter roads but park it then. Do you have to remove things to access them? Keep up the great work!!! Thank you very much.
#6 Don't keep chocolate bars in the arm rest.
I bought my '03 z06 in November, 2002. It has been mostly mechanIcally reliable (only major mechanical repair has been a clutch). Electronics-wise, not so much. I had the steering column lock system replaced twice by Chevy, only to experience the same malfunction again, stranding me once and another time, the column LOCKED UP while i was backing out of the garage! I finally resorted to an aftermarket fix (forget the name of it, but it is a small module that connects to the fuse panel behind the passenger footwell. I still get the "Service Steering Column" warning at start up, but pushing the Rest button clears it. The other repair I had to do was the anti-lock brake module that I had to pull and send out for repair. Other than this, I replaced both power window assemblies since the factory ones failed...not too difficult of a DIY project with eBay assemblies that are still working just fine after a cojple of years. The window and door lock control assembly in the door panel actually failed with the plastic frame disintegrating. A little ingenuity with some aluminum strips and JB Weld to build it back up fixed that. Finally, I had to repalce the gas cap as it failed and caused a code to be thrown that made it fail smog. It is still a fun car and exhilarating to drive after almost 20 years...
WHY HASN'T ANY ONE MENTIONED CODE PO1431, "LOW FUEL" GAUGE PEGS OUT TO THE BIG "E". RECENTLY SPOKE TO A LINGENFELTER TECH ABOUT THIS BIG PROB IN ALL C5's & some later c6's. I ASKED WHAT IS THE FIX IN THEIR FACILITY & WAS TOLD MOST OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS WERE DISCONTINUED, & GOOD LUCK. WHY? HELP !!
THIS IS A KEEPER, LYLE!
Thanks so much.
GR8 INFORMATION.
Thank you for this video. My 2001 Z06's battery died in the garage in Florida during the December 15 degree lows. I had to take my battery out, take it to Parts Store to evaluate and install the new battery. I had done this once before, but I could not remember how to remove the battery,
Great video. Have 04 Convertible. Most annoying thing is remote gas cap lock pin. Most of the time it refuses to return to extended position allowing cap tp lock back in place. Open trunk and push cable back in forth till pin protrudes back out. Tried lubing not much help. Real pain traveling alone, no way to tell when pin has returned to lock position. Appreciate any pearls of wisdom.
good stuff !
Thank you❤
Thanks so much
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos, I wished I lived close to your shop. I live in Maryland. Keep those videos coming. Thanks again 👍🚗
That last one I needed to know, thanks
great advice
Thanks Lyle for the C5 advice. My Uncle is giving me his 2001 C5 that he has garaged and cared for like a child. It is a convertible in mint condition and only has 61,000 miles on it!! You gave great advice with how to enter inclined driveways. If I do not have access to my garage for a few months, do you have any advice on car covers? I live in California near the coast. Thanks for your help.
Thank you bro
Great c5 info
I was having issues with my wiper not shutting off after using the windshield washer. I checked the udders and found a dead mouse inside it. I removed the mouse and quite a bit of water drained out. After the week or so, the windshield wiper motor electronic control module dried out and my wipers returned to normal operation. There are five udders total. 3 on the driver side and 2 on the passenger side.
I installed rollers, which are very similar to inline skate wheels, on my lower radiator supports on my C5 Corvette to protect them from rubbing on the pavement in case I am unable to approach an incline at a sharp angle. Mid America Corvettes sells them in their C5 catalog. They are nothing but inline skate wheels but at a much higher price. They're very easy to install. I installed two wheels on each radiator support.
Great video Lyle, can you do one on C6 next please
😷👍👍👍Please!
Any suggestions for a marine lubricant? So many choices out there. Thank you for the great advice.
Just bought a 2003 zo6 first corvette,,thanks for the tips,,I'm been driving trucks most my life so sure il loose atleast 1 airdam..you have a website that sells parts? Just stumbled across this video so don't know anything about you,,glad you made it the the hurricane ok,, got some friends down in the fort Myers area that took a beating..thanks again for the tips.
IM GLAD someone "professional" made this vid. because I have been telling C5 owners for YEARS and they think I need to be LOCKED up in the FUNNY FARM !! hahahaha!
Thanks
Thanks didn't know about the wiper drain or the WD-40.
1. Cop shouldn’t have been there.
2. Good to know
3. Some people cut the bottom off the utters to prevent leaf / debris build up
4. Didn’t know that, thanks
5. Great advice
Your #3 lets rodents into that well to nest.
I use an air hose to blow mine out regularly. But actually mine never gets in the rain !
#3 == mice access if cut off .
To protect against the top flying off for not being hinged, I bought a C5 Z06. It's an FRC. 😊
Just discovered this video. What type/Brand "Marine" lube are you referring to? Thanks for the info about the "udders",have to check those out on my 00 C5.
Seat is a god point. I cut the udders, and have protection plates underneath, also always change to performance suspension mode before turning into alley so it doesn’t bottom.
Number 4 and 5 need to be on repeat for the c6 and maybe c7. More people need to make videos showing where the udders are, but most don't know they have them.
You also need to make sure to do #4 with the C4 as well; especially because the drain on the driver's side is right behind the battery and can get squashed between it and the firewall if you're not careful
We’re are they located
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It's hard to describe where they are located but easy as pie just to show you. You can't visually see them unless you put a ton of light in the right area and know where to look. Usually, I just check every C5 I run into when I see a owner with one in a parking lot. The best description that I can give you is that the driver's side udders are located beneath the wiper motor. Since you can't see the wiper motor until you remove the windshield cowl, that doesn't help you much unless you've replaced your wiper motor before and know where it is.
The passenger's side udder is a completely different animal all together. You have to remove the battery to even see that one. Last of all, the AC has a small drain tube also. All I can tell you is that it is located on the firewall and you will never find it unless someone shows you or the motor is out of your car.
Haven't lubed my door hinges in my '99 'vert in the 6 years I've owned it. Of course, always garaged it and live in the desert. (but I do wash it a lot). Thanks for the tip!
About FACE! Great vid...
Always look forward to your videos. Can you take a poll and see how many people on here have had their hands actually on a cow udder? Most people think milk comes in a plastic jug.
I gotta believe they have at least seen it in a movie at some point! :)
John ‘not so’ Quick. Have you never ever ever never seen a movie or a video of someone milking a cow? No poll needed.
Would you recommend using chevron techron fuel injector cleaner in a 2003 zo6.. and if u do how many miles would u add over the life of car I try and keep the pine needles and leaf away from that area didnt know it had those tunes ill have 2 look I found a clean c5 zo6 2003 corvette and changed everything from water pump radiator power steering pump and pully re-did oil gasket top and bottom just took it to dealer had the air check valve and transmission clutch plates and master cylinder done 5k$ it only had a top inch of the clutch pedal that was actually working its a whole different beast now ..
When I start my c5 it sounds like it sneezing and then starts .
got off topic which fuel additive would u recommend for my fuel injectors and catalytic converter i like chevron techron products ..thanks for time and stay healthy
On #5: a foggy day i ran over a half of a semi tire on the interstate. $7000 insurance claim. Tore up that entire assembly, radiator, pulled the nut right out if the aluminum frame.... I do wish that frame work was a little higher or the approach angle was better.
I like the "Aboouuut face!" 🤣😂
SUPER COOL
I did #5 three times and placed parts damaged. So I traded off my C5 for a 124 Spider.with no problems with TX road dips.
I would love to see one of these for the c6
As for the roof panel, I always put the sunshades down before I put the roof in place and only put them back when I have latched the roof in front. Because the pins in the rear of the roof panel hold it in position, if you forget about latching the rear all you will get is wind noises and rattles when going fast enough to lift it up. When the front is latched it won't just launch off the car.
I did not learn this the hard way or think it up on my own. I read it somewhere as advice from someone with a brain.
Great advice! Thanks! Lyle
I just purchased a 2001 C5 and have some issues that I am finding are pretty common.
1) Fuel gauge indicates zero with an associated "low fuel" display but after some time it returns to normal.
2) Turn signals intermittently do not work.
3) Traction control intermittently does not work.
4) display on the HAVC control unit is very dim.
Lots of fun! Thank for the information.
Call me. There are fixes for all of these. 8008865064. Lyle
@@cscorvetteify Thanks! I have been researching these issues and I have found some fixes. But I will call you to confirm I am on the right track. I appreciate it.
Fill the tank all the way with super. Then add a bottle of Techron. Fixed my fuel gauge problem immediately.
Hi, Thanks for all of the tips on the C5 ! I have a 2004 and a 2003. My antenna went bad on my 2004. I have been trying t get a new one but they are discontinued! By chance do you have one for sale? I bought a replacement but the wiring is different. Where there should be a connector in the two back wires there is only the two wires which were cut off. Can I get a connector from you or how can I connect the two existing wires?
Just cleaned the udder. Never knew it was there!
I’m in the FRC (Flying Roof Club). Put it on and got side tracked to get something from in the house, before I got in the car.
Great video! Looking forward to buy my first C5, near Boca Raton, can you recommend someone to do a pre purchase inspection nearby ?
Give VetteXperts in Pompano. :)
Just don’t get a 1997 one