Got my first Vette 2023

[angeelee6]

Hello and good day everyone! I bought my first Vette from Canada and soon exporting it to Saudi Arabia. It's going go be my first owned car + its a Vette! 2023 z51 2lt

I got a few questions regarding what to take care of the car exactly to make it live as long as possible in healthy way regarding taking care of the DCT and the engine, it's a convertible anyone has technical problem with it? Interior care, any recommendations any help any tips, advice would be appreciated

Taking it to a country which you know a desert, hot in the summer reaching 40°c+ so should I use the same engine oil written in the manual? Or not.

I'd really do whatever to take good care of it without breaking anything to it and thank you!

 

[angeelee6]

And also saw that it has been driven for 3500km only since it got made, are there really people who just ride it as little as this in matter of 3 years? I felt it's so clean and it's certified pre-owned

 

[1st Vette]

Hello and good day everyone! I bought my first Vette from Canada and soon exporting it to Saudi Arabia. It's going go be my first owned car + its a Vette! 2023 z51 2lt

I got a few questions regarding what to take care of the car exactly to make it live as long as possible in healthy way regarding taking care of the DCT and the engine, it's a convertible anyone has technical problem with it? Interior care, any recommendations any help any tips, advice would be appreciated

Taking it to a country which you know a desert, hot in the summer reaching 40°c+ so should I use the same engine oil written in the manual? Or not.

I'd really do whatever to take good care of it without breaking anything to it and thank you!

You can find most of your questions answered in the owners manual which is a good place to start. You could also search the C8 section of the forum searching for individual topics. Also if you have a specific question you could always make a new post, in the C8 section. You will find that most most members are more that happy to help . As for engine oil there is only one that's approved by GM for the LT2 Corvette engine. Mobile , dexos2 , 0w40 supercar oil . Might be a good idea to load a number of cases along with filters and drain plug washers in your shipping container. You will also need Transmission fluid which has to be changed at , if I recall correctly , at 72,000 km or every 3 years regardless of milage . The TX External canister filter MUST be changed between 11,500 and 12,500 km to maintain warranty. So pack a few of those as well . And sunscreen.

 

[angeelee6]

Thank you!

 

[canadianvetster]

3500kms on a 2023 is low, but not completely unique.

 

[RayMaq88]

Middle eastern cars got the additional V09 auxiliary cooler (drivers side radiator). I would highly suggest purchasing those components once you're there and getting them installed.

 

[RayMaq88]

You can find most of your questions answered in the owners manual which is a good place to start. You could also search the C8 section of the forum searching for individual topics. Also if you have a specific question you could always make a new post, in the C8 section. You will find that most most members are more that happy to help . As for engine oil there is only one that's approved by GM for the LT2 Corvette engine. Mobile , dexos2 , 0w40 supercar oil . Might be a good idea to load a number of cases along with filters and drain plug washers in your shipping container. You will also need Transmission fluid which has to be changed at , if I recall correctly , at 72,000 km or every 3 years regardless of milage . The TX External canister filter MUST be changed between 11,500 and 12,500 km to maintain warranty. So pack a few of those as well . And sunscreen. View attachment 143566

There's no reason to stock up on this stuff here. The C8 is sold in KSA and there are tons of Vette's and GM V8s kicking around. I would look up the C8 maintenance schedule on the Chevrolet Middle east site and follow that as their might be variances between high heat/extreme temp climate intervals and those for North America.

 

[angeelee6]

Middle eastern cars got the additional V09 auxiliary cooler (drivers side radiator). I would highly suggest purchasing those components once you're there and getting them installed.

Understandable looking to get the kit with it

 

[1st Vette]

There's no reason to stock up on this stuff here. The C8 is sold in KSA and there are tons of Vette's and GM V8s kicking around. I would look up the C8 maintenance schedule on the Chevrolet Middle east site and follow that as their might be variances between high heat/extreme temp climate intervals and those for North America.

I guess I was being lazy, lol. After actually taking a closer look I found this .

Yes—service for C8 Corvettes is available in Saudi Arabia through authorized Chevrolet dealers and service centers operated by the official GM distributors in the Kingdom.
Where service is provided
Al Jomaih Automotive (one of GM’s main partners in KSA) runs multiple Chevrolet & GMC service centers in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and other cities, and explicitly lists Corvette maintenance under its “Complete Care” program.
UMA / Al Tawkilat (Universal Motors Agency) also operates a nationwide network of Chevrolet dealerships with sales and service in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Dammam, Khobar, Medina, Taif, and Yanbu.
Chevrolet Arabia’s KSA site promotes “Chevrolet Complete Care” for all models, including scheduled maintenance, warranty work, and 24/7 roadside assistance.
What’s covered
For Corvettes specifically, the official Saudi channels advertise:
Scheduled maintenance (oil changes, inspections, fluid checks, etc.) following GM’s service intervals.
Warranty service for eligible vehicles, with trained technicians and genuine parts.
Roadside assistance available 24/7 via dedicated numbers for STC, Zain, and Mobily.
If you’re considering importing a C8 into KSA or buying one there, you can reasonably expect factory-style service support through these authorized centers, especially in major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Damm