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For 1990-2009 cars only

Application

Fluid/Lubricant

Automatic Transaxle

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant.

Engine Coolant Supplemental Sealers

Notice: DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, unless otherwise instructed. The use of cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, may restrict coolant flow through the passages of the cooling system or the engine components. Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine components/assembly.

Engine Oil

Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine, refer to Engine Oil Viscosity in Explanation of Scheduled Services .

Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol (GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood / Door Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid (GM P/N 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Chassis lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Power Steering System

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM P/N 1052884 - 1 pint or 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent).

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM P/N 12345579 or equivalent).

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent (GM P/N 1051515 or equivalent).

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).