Coupe with removable roof panel · 6.2L LS3 V8
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with removable roof panel — 6-speed manual
The 2012 Corvette paired the 6.2L LS3 V8 with the 6-speed manual in coupe with removable roof panel form.
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Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Corvette
- Body style
- Coupe with removable roof panel
- Engine
- 6.2L LS3 V8
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
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Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with removable roof panel — 6-speed manual. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 6
- Factory intervals
- 5
- Fitment-scoped
- 6
- Exact references
- 1
Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Passenger-compartment air filter — replace
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual · Service and Maintenance — Maintenance Schedule / Additional Required Services matrix · checked
Engine air-cleaner filter — replace
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual · Service and Maintenance — Maintenance Schedule / Additional Required Services matrix · checked
Except ZR1
Source: Chevrolet — 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual · Service and Maintenance — Maintenance Schedule / Additional Required Services matrix · checked
Transmission fluid service
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual · Service and Maintenance — Maintenance Schedule / Additional Required Services matrix · checked
Manual — severe service
Source: Chevrolet — 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual · Service and Maintenance — Maintenance Schedule / Additional Required Services matrix · checked
Rear-axle fluid — change
Sourced interval available
Severe-service schedule.
Source: Chevrolet — 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual · Service and Maintenance — Maintenance Schedule / Additional Required Services matrix · checked
Spark plugs — replace and inspect wires
Sourced interval available
Source: Chevrolet — 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual · Service and Maintenance — Maintenance Schedule / Additional Required Services matrix · checked
Engine oil filter — catalog fitment
Exact reference available
Manufacturer-catalog fitment only; use the engine-specific option below and verify the VIN before ordering.
Baldwin B160 cataloged fitment
This manufacturer application record establishes replacement-filter fitment only; it does not alter Chevrolet's service interval.
Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · Chevrolet 2012 Corvette V8-376 6.2L naturally aspirated, VIN W (LS3) application row — Lube — B160 · checked
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentBaldwin B160
Qty. 1 · Engine lubricating-oil filter · catalog-listed
Cataloged for the 2012 Corvette V8-376 6.2L naturally aspirated, VIN W (LS3); verify the VIN and installed filter dimensions.
Catalog: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · Chevrolet 2012 Corvette V8-376 6.2L naturally aspirated, VIN W (LS3) application row — Lube — B160 · checked
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Sources
Other 2012 configurations