Part 1: Common questions and answers from 5 years owning my C6 Corvette
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- *please hang in there past my initial rant…**
Common questions and issues with the C6 corvette. This is not an all inclusive or step by step repair video.. more like a compilation of common questions and a broad answer to each one. Enjoy, and thanks for watching!!!
Oh, and if this left you wanting more.. part 2 is now posted.
More C6 Corvette questions.
• Part 2: Common questio...
"We're gonna clown you anyways no matter what you do."
Finally some honesty in a car community lol.
Picking up my First C6 tomorrow. Can't wait!
Congrats! Which year? what kind of deal did you get?
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Every forum is loaded with oil experts, many with strong opinions. However, I have yet to hear from anyone who is either a genuine chemist specializing in engine lubrication or an automotive engine designer specializing in oiling systems. Your advice is good. Use what your manual says, not what you Dad used.
Great and to the point, loved it. Will be looking to upgrade my charging wires, great info. ~2011 Grand Sport
All excellent points and made me aware of how general systems are inter-related. Found out some things I did not know but should known, I do appreciate the inputs. Mine has 32000 miles (2007) but has been experiencing aging problems. Great input information.
Glad you got something out of the video. Thanks for watching!
Nice job explaining things. Very thorough informative and to the point.
Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.
I don’t have a C6 yet but I really appreciate this video and you talking the time to make it sir lol
It’s funny and informative 👍
This is really informative video, I’ve already saw Part 2, these hints are great, helps those of us who are considering buying a C6
I’m glad you got past my rant and got some good info out of it. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge; All great information. Thank you!
Amazing vlog and learned a lot and will keep on watching
Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the information on the C6
Great video, I can see you have lives with the C6 for a good period of time! I’ve had mine for 16 years, been able to fix most of these items myself
You've got a great looking car. i've always loved the c6 in blue. Bought a white c6 grand sport, so just joined the club! Cheers!
Welcome aboard! I have created a ton of great memories and met a ton of folks because of this car. Congrats on the GS.
Good call on the date codes. I bought a 02 4th gen f body it had 11 year old tires that looked new. Then the blow out and tow truck yeah people look at your tires.
Picking up my c6 Friday can’t wait
I just found this ... lots of great info ... thanks!
By the way, at least on my base 08, you don't have to pull the exhaust to get the starter out. Some sites said you have to disconnect and drop the front of the exhaust pipes from the cats a little ... but I didn't have to do any of that. The starter comes out with about 30 seconds of wiggling and twisting, and goes back the same way.
Thanks for watching. I wasn't 100% sure if the starter would come out on a stock one without pulling the cat out of the way.. I've never changed the starter on a stock c6, only modded ones. Thanks for the info.
Great video, love my c6
I sure enjoy mine! Thanks for watching.
Great vid, im glad you mentioned those run flat tires they don't grip and on a road course the hard sidewalls make the car bounce and become very unstable around corners. Is your clutch and flywheel same weight or lighter than stock, if it's lighter does it affect daily driving your car being cammed.
The I never measured how heavy the RXT twin disc was in comparison when I replaced the stock clutch. However, this Tilton twin disc was nearly 2 lbs lighter and the majority of the mass is smaller in diameter. It is only slightly, and I mean SLIGHTLY, different than how the RXT drive.. and the RXT drove like the stock one except with more bite on a hard shift. I really like the Tilton as it comes with their 6000 series slave cylinder which is SIGNIFICANTLY more robust than the OEM part. The way I see it, the OEM part is designed to be adequate for the OEM clutch… if I’m running a much better clutch, why would I rely on a part not designed to work with it? (I like Synergy between all the parts and systems in the cars I build, hence the shop name).
I’m starting to seriously look for my first Corvette and found your channel. I have have watched a few and have learned a lot. I sent one video to my brother in Las Vegas who recently bought his first C6 and he has been watching your channel for a while! I live in Florida and have already learned apt from your content. Thank you!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching and spreading the word about the channel!
You ever get that vette?
I got a 2010 GS a month and a half ago and love it!
@@cn9936 getting my c6 base friday any issues
those 305"s look good on factory wheel; by the way, NICE C6!!
Thanks! I really enjoy this car quite a bit.
I changed my shifter knob to a Q ball shifter, do you think it added a few grand to the value to the car? 😂😂😂 good video. People are so inane sometimes… on any and all forums I’m a member of…
Ur awesome bro ! To the point loved this! We share the same color C6
JSB is one of my faves. Thanks for watching!!
I'm assuming most folks with manual tranny C5's and C6's have this little nasty iritation built in called Skip Shift from 1st gear to 4th. Annoying as it can be. Done to "meet" emissions. Anyway, a very easy fix for that. Just Google skip shift eliminator. Basically it's a resistor inside a plug on the transmission, left side, near the top..
Also, if your Vette has Magnetic Ride control, you are limited by what you can do with shocks - unless you want to disalbe that feature too. (Frankly, I love it!) Offers two distinctly different ride and handling. Next on the door locks. On mine and others I've seen, just a little alcohol and swab it around on the PC board and contacts isn't enough. Use some 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper and carb cleaner, or steel wool, and scub a dub till they are shiny copper again.. Then put on some dielectric grease on the the contact points on the other side, then put back together - will never have to worry about it again. These cars (moreso on the C5) have electronic gremlins lurking everywhere. They are usually traceable back to a ground cable somewhere. Check um. clean um then coat with dielectric grease - problem solved.. There are dozens of other gotcha's , but take care of the ones in the video, then research - a good source is the corvette forum.
www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-general-discussion-74/
Have fun, *don't ever forget the corvette wave* to other you see. It's becoming a lost part of the iconic aspect of owning and recognizing others with a vette with a quick wave.
The worst shift problem on a C6 is the idiotic 2005 requirement to place in reverse when you turn her off or the entire system will kill the battery faster than you can believe. This idiocy is why I sold my first Vette I ever owned.. I’ve had 6 others and never had any problems w them.. the ‘05 was cursed I think::: first year whatever’s @ the plant…
Looks like they fixed that in the 2006 and later. My 07 doesn't care what gear when it's shut ott. The universal complaint was the really dumb engineering (to satisfy the EPA), is the 1st to 4th gear shift. I actually thought it was unsafe even knowing it's coming. Fortunately on 2 C5's I had found the resistor hack to plug in to the transmission - problem solved.
@@avflyguy they did, it was a one year only stupidity move… I wonder how many people heard that in the meeting and just said “OK” without really realizing the trouble it would cause.😖
C6 shift problem. Thanks!
I appreciated your line on “what is my car worth?”. Your car is worth what someone will pay. Corvette owners, perhaps more than others think their car is unique and special. GM makes thousands do cars each year, none are unique!
Ironically Corvettes are not particularly unique or special except for very few ZR1s, C2 Grand Sports, maybe a couple others... they are very common and high production and that's a good thing, because they can be driven hard without worry
What's it worth............ Apparently the stealerships all over the internet don't go by whats it worth.
They just put sky high prices on vehicles and they sit UNSOLD for so long they don't seem to care if it ever gets sold.
I had a guy tell me once that he'd rather deal with 10 "Corvette Guys" vs 1 "Viper Guy".. LOL. (it made me laugh since I was technically both). Thanks for watching!
Greetings
WOW, fantastic informations.
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Why hate on automatics? Yes manuals are fun, but lets be real, a modern day paddle shift automatic will spank a manual any day of the week.
Yup, or to also let other people be able to drive the automatic. Sometimes manual is not the solution for some!
I agree.
My C7 is a standard but I have no issues with anyone who prefers an automatic.
Standards can be a pain if you're often in bumper to bumper traffic as you may be if yours is a daily driver.
@colehara yes mine is my "every other day" driver! But use sport mode often and whenever there is plenty of road!
It was just good ole car guy gigging.. don't take it to heart. Autos have their place too.
Because youre not buying this car to go as fast as possible, youre buying it for the engagement.
Nice vid!
Is there a new solution to the rumbling noise in the torque tube? I think there’s some TBS about it. I remember I ended up paying the dealer over a grand to replace some $40 part. That was about 8 years ago, and now the same noise is back
Only thing that I could think of in a torque tube that would “grumble” is one of the bearings. They are pretty cheap, but a ton of labor to replace. I did mine myself and halfway through was second guessing my life decisions. Thanks for watching!
Good intel here!👍👍😎🇺🇸
Glad you could use the info. Thanks for watching!
Nice car sir..dreaming that 1
Thanks for watching!
Holy-smokes. That was actually a lot of good information on the whole. I got two questions for you: does the AC have a mode just to vent outside air with no cooling or heating, just air? Also, when the heck did Corvettes change from SAE to Metric? I can use either, but it feels very "foreign" to be working on American metal with tools I normally use with my Japanese & Euro vehicles.
You could manually turn on the fan, turn the temp down, then turn AC and recirc off for just circulating outside fresh air I suppose. As far as when they switched.. I’d put my penny bet that it was the C5 if I had to guess. Thanks for watching.. did you see part one? It has a ton of stuff too.
Just subscribed. I daily my c6
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I love the answer on what it’s worth
only 4min in.. I LIKE THIS GUY FUSE LMAO
Thanks. I was definitely in a mood that night. Thanks for watching!
Hello from Germany, a very nice video, thx. I have a question: Do base wheels fit on a gs? I can´t find winter tires for my gs wheels . Thx in advance! Tom.
They will fit but will be extremely inset from the fender. You might also look for c5 z06 wheels as well. They should also fit, and being 18” may open up tire options. Thanks for watching!
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance Good idea. Thank you.
You should open a Corvette specialty shop!
Oh, goodness no! I don’t want to have to work that hard for a living! In the past I specialized in Honda/Acura vehicles, but would work on just about anything else too. I’ve fixed ATVs, lawn mowers, tractors, diesel trucks, generators, trailers, etc.. and I found out it’s hard on the body. Now I just take on the jobs that I WANT to do or that I think might make a good video. Thanks for watching!
I have a c6 automatic and love it. Best generation in my opinion
Funny when you called it an old style fuse. Old style is a glass barrel fuse. ;-D
Yeah, you’re right, I wasn’t considering glass fuses as they’ve been out of use for so long! Lol. Thanks for watching!
I have a c6 08 tr6060 and i want to put the mgw shifter I had on my 07 t56 w the Antivenom mod (1 washer ) is it the same for the tr6060
I don’t know for sure, as I’ve never done the anti venom on mine. I cannot imagine they’d be different.. If I had to throw out a guess. If you find out, please let us all know.
What are your thoughts on the ZO6 valve guide issue?
I think that if I were looking to buy a z06, and I couldn’t get 100% vefirfication that they had been checked by a reputable mechanic or replaced with appropriate parts I would budget for that to be done. Personally, if I were buying a z06, I’d already be planning on pulling it apart for H/C/I and the heads would be addressed or verified at that point. I do think tat the problem has been blown a bit out of proportion, but at the same time if they fail it’s an expensive repair. I tend to err on the side of caution.
electrician here ....he said check the fuses ....sounds to me you took it wrong way....a fuse doesn't have to be blown for it not to work ...could be loose ...could got hot melted connection it goes on and on ....sometimes it is as simple as a loose fuse ...but I wouldn't say don't look there ....
As a electrician what he said about fuses is not always true. I have seen a fuse for a machine that would get hot an open up, after about 5 minutes it would work again till it got hot. So he says that they don't fix themselves, well sometimes they do.
I think that you've convinced me not to even think about putting a cam in a corvette.
If you mean doing it yourself.. then I would say it is a bit daunting unless you’re pretty well versed or have someone that’s done it to assist. Thanks for watching!
Nice car i have the same car. Has the same tail lights. I love them but one of them is slightly dimmer than the other 3. Any ideas on why?
I would have to say it’s either just a quality control thing or the dim side has a bad ground (causing higher resistance and lower output). Could also be an issue with online resistors if they are present. Get your multimeter out and start testing resistances to ground. Thanks for the comment. Let us know if you find the problem.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance yeah I'm gonna switch the light to the other side and see if that changes anything. I'll check the voltage too.
Having a problem with my driver side door, it will not open unless i use the pull latch, but the passenger side does open, what is the problem with my 2009 Corvette Base?
You are likely experiencing either the exterior door pad needing cleaned (or replaced) or the latch itself has failed. The door pads are simple to remove, disassemble and clean with some cotton swabs and alcohol (or electronic parts cleaner). If the door won’t open from the inside button, it’s most likely the latch itself. I replaced the driver’s latch on mine. It was @$200 in parts and took me 30-45 min to swap out.
my heads up display wont work, why? also are those stock rims on ur vettee?
There is no way for me to diagnose your HUD from here. However, I do know they are prone to failure as the mirror can become dislodged. That then makes the projection not hit the windshield. Yes, my car has OEM wheels from a 2005-2007.
My gas gauge is stuck. It’s a 2008 c6. Is there any options beside taking the tanks off?
The most common thing to try is Techron fuel additive. Evidently, the sender can get buildup on it from sitting too long immersed in fuel. Put a double dose in on a full tank, then a single dose for a tank or two after if needed. If it hasn’t freed up by then, you’ll need to drop the tanks. Btw, if you don’t drive the car much or if it is stored for long periods, leave it stored with 1/4 tank or less. The level sender isn’t submerged at that point and buildup rarely occurs. The fuels system is pretty much a sealed system so drawing moisture while stored on low fuel levels isn’t really a thing anymore.
Awesome mate. Answers to dumbass questions they should know how/what to do. You own a Vette.. I'm sure you tinkered with a Civic at some point in your life before your Vette. Well done!!
108 Honda/Acura vehicles in my ownership history actually. Before my Vette I was pretty heavy into Import stuff, but mainly Honda. Some of my friends were mind blown when I showed up with the C6 for the first time. I’d kept it a bit of a secret while the engine was being built. So one day, the “Honda guy” shows up to a cruise with a 416ci C6. Most didn’t believe it was really mine for a while. Thanks for watching. Btw, I’m working on a video that compiles the progression of mods from when I bought the C6 up to now.
How does the ignition switch work
I’m not sure exactly what you’re asking. But the C6 has a push button for ignition and start.
Whats a fair price for a base 09 C6 Coupe with good carfax and 55k miles
Blue/Black
A6
Base interior
silver double 5 spokes
There asking 21k
where did you get your shift knob?
It’s from MGW.
Every group that I am in that has something to do with cars or motorcycles the question comes up. What type of oil should I use 😂😂😂
Yup! My favorite is asking people asking for “build recipes” but don’t mention anything about the vehicle they’re missing, intended usage, budgets, or anything like that. I can’t give someone any insights on what parts to use if I don’t know what car they have or what type of driving they intend to do. Drift, drag, road course, autocross, roll racing, dyno queen, etc.. all have different approaches. Some will overlap, sure, but not always. But yes, every group pertaining to motorized things seem to be plagued with the same recurring questions… it is what it is, I suppose. Thanks for watching!
What shift knob is that?
It’s from MGW. I believe they call it the “Race” knob. Very nice feel and grip to go along with their shifter.
Surprised you being a car guy, you left the plastic engine covers on.. especially if you race it. I have a 2012 GS and none of the issues you have mentioned, thank goodness, but it was interesting none the less.
I hate how busy/cluttered the LS engine looks without the covers. Thanks for watching!
Coming from a guy that doesn’t know manual. Is a automatic better for street racing ? Or should i get a manual ?
Cannot give any advice for racing on the streets… I’d never do a thing like that. However, at the drag strip a manual will be much harder to launch and be consistent with. An automatic will dominate in consistency there. Roll racing, autocross, or road course seem to be dominated by manuals. Personally, I like driving a manual. There’s just something about ripping through the gears (within the speed limits, of course) after a long day that melts the stress off.
Will it be hard learning manual on the c6 for the first time ?
@@eduardoortiz4661 IMO, no. Lightweight car with gobs of torque should be pretty easy to learn in.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance how many times do you think clutch would take a beating when im learning? lol because ive heard clutches for corvettes are expensive
@@TWIZZY_RlCH depends on how bad of a beating you put on it each time and what shape it’s in when you start. They are fairly robust, but not indestructible. Thanks for watching!
Can a loose cable wires ruin my starter on 2005 Corvette due to poor connection and low interrupted voltage?
Not sure if I’m undertaking your question, but I will say that the C6 starter is known to develop a loose connection at the starter itself. It will cause weird charging issues and eventually fail to start. The starter solenoid to battery connection deteriorates from the high heat from the exhaust that is very nearby.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance Gina again thank u but the other mechanic said I just need to buy a new battery and some wires that connect the battery someone out lose copper on the battery where u put the chargers red and black how wierd was that that they did that I hoping that's all is the battery and terminals top post well see Thursday I'll get back to u soon if I need u again thank u so much for ur reply .
@@God.M856 I see. So they are saying the battery terminals are loose. That is not good, but I doubt you’d see any damage to the starter from it. Good luck to ya, and thanks for watching.
What if key fab doesn’t work in under license plate with a dead battery and doors are locked
If your key won't unlock the hatch to get to the manual door release you are relegated to one of 2 things. 1. call a locksmith to unlock the hatch. 2. see if you can gain access to the starter connections from underneath and connect a jumper box to power the vehicle. Option 2 is a total pain since you'll need to be able to jack the car up and get your connections onto the starter wire. With OEM cats this can be VERY difficult. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching!
Grumpy dad answers car questions
lol. You caught me! I was definitely in a mood that night.
Well totally crazy to you, but not totally crazy to Chevrolet because they come automatic too, and they make millions off them as well...I love both
I have a ticking noise on my c6 but it has no check engine light either does it pop a code on a scanner , what could it be?
Without hearing it, or knowing anything about your car a “ticking noise” could be many things. I assume you mean it’s an engine tick, which could be as simple as a loose rocker or a lifter starting to wear out. No matter what, if you don’t know what it is, take it to a reputable shop in your area and pay for a diagnosis. LS engines are know for their valve train being pretty noisy though, so it could just be that. Hopefully it’s nothing major. Thanks for watching!
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance yes it’s a engine tick that comes from the passenger side of the engine
@@insxnity9788 I’d pull the valve cover and check the rockers first. If nothing is wrong there, then it may be a lifter. Also, make sure it’s not just a leaky exhaust manifold gasket. Again, not hearing it in person makes it difficult to say what it is.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance got it looked at and fixed and it a broken push rod
@@insxnity9788 wow! That’s not very common. Pretty easy fix though.
What year is your vehicle ?
2009
I thought I'd answer your question at the 10:45 mark about why anyone would buy a automatic Corvette. I'm 57 and I've been driving manuals since I was 16 in my first car, a 67' GTO. The reason I drive a automatic Corvette is because I'm now disabled. I had major surgery two years ago and when I woke up from a coma a month later I had neuropathy (nerve damage) in both of my feet and what's referred to a drop foot in my left clutch foot. I was driving a Porsche at the time and started to hit things because I couldn't get the clutch in on time as my foot was unpredictable. So rather than kill someone and possibly myself, I sold off the Porsche and purchased a Automatic Corvette. I haven't hit anything since. That is why.
Thanks for the info. That comment was made in jest.. not literal. Someday, I’ll likely wind up in an auto as well. Thanks for watching!
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance It's cool 😎. I didn't mean to get too pissy about it. I just hear that a lot and feel pressured to turn in my Man Card and buy some pink panties by some. It's just circumstances that's all. I do miss tearing up the road in a manual. I even used to have a three on the tree in my old Ford PU. I appreciate you and the content. I just came across your channel and this is the first video I've seen of yours. I have a 91' C4 at the moment but am getting ready to upgrade to a 2008 C6 or up with a 6.2. possibly a convertible since I will not be using it for the track or any insane driving manuvers. I'll subscribe to your channel and like. Thanks!
@@fuzfoz no worries. I took no offense. Sarcasm doesn’t always come through on camera, so it’s understandable. I usually have to give a good ribbing to all my automatic driving buddies as well.. they usually give it back to me by showing me their time slips! Lol.
where is the shift knob from?!?!
Got it from MGW.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance thanks so much man!! awesome video and car!
wow I didnt know brad pitt owned a corvette
you never had the fuse holder get corroded
The one for the charge cable upgrade has plated hardware making it resistant to under hood conditions. They are commonly used in high current car audio installs. Thanks for watching!
Lol!
Thanks, you convinced me to not buy a C6.
That’s a shame. It’s really not that bad if you have any mechanical proclivities. Thanks for watching though.
Negative gripes throughout. Not everyone is as brilliant as yo pal. Try making it humourous next time.
Sorry to offend. My rant was probably a bit harsh for some. Point being that asking random groups of people “what is the BEST ____” is only going to get you a listing of whatever those individuals bought for themselves. IMO a more appropriate question would be,”what would be recommended in X scenario.” People would get much better info that way. Asking a group about sale values, with no context of location is just as likely to get useless info. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance I agree. Most of those people don’t know themselves.
why auto vette because its faster period lol
Faster would be a function of power and final effective gearing vs aerodynamic drag. Transmission style really didn’t determine which car would be FASTER. But in a drag race auto is typically QUICKER and simpler to be consistent.. which is why they dominate the strip. Thanks for watching!
If you don’t know what oil to put in your car, you shouldn’t have a car, a girl or a car
Lol..your kinda angry
No, just being silly.
Am I the only person that can detect a condescending attitude here? Information please. Save the sarcasm.
Nope, you’re right. I was in a mood for sure the night I recorded that.. sorry I’m not perfect. Thanks for watching. I hope you still got some good info from the vid after my rant.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance Yea it felt like you had a bad day or some recent bad news. But you got better as you went. New to C6 (well a Vette at all) and did a ton of research trying to pinpoint my gas smell in the garage issue. And yes figured it out. You find allot of "answers" on forums and "opinions" but it's so hard to tell if the "author" really has expertise. I do computers and have done way to much "let me Google that for you" consulting. There is ignorance ... and then there is just plain LAZY.
you sound like your mad at the world and that people asking you questions are annoying. good luck with your video.
Not mad, just surprised at the number of folks that think they’re the first person to ask some of these questions. The information is out there, and literally typing that question into Google will bring more results than a person would usually care to read through. Thanks for watching!
So condescending
So condescending 🙄
skip the sarcasm dude