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For 1990-2009 cars only

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

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" in the Index.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant -- refer to "Engine Coolant" in the Index.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake fluid

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent GM P/N 1051515 (Canadian P/N 993033) or equivalent

Hydraulic Clutch System

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347 (Canadian P/N 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) 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, 1050017 - 1 quart, (Canadian P/N 993294 - 1 pint, 992646 - 1 quart) or equivalent

Manual Transmission with V6 Engine

Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12345349 (Canadian P/N 10953465) or equivalent

Manual Transmission with L4 Engine

Friction Modified Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12377916 (Canadian P/N 10953509)

Manual Transmission

Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12345349 (Canadian P/N 10953465) or equivalent

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Pupose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB

Front Wheel Bearings

Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent

Front and Rear Axle

89021671 (Canadian P/N 10950849) or SAE 80W 90 GL5

Transfer Case

Use Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 88861800 (Canadian P/N 88861801)

Electronic Transfer Case

Use Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 88861800 (Canadian P/N 88861801)

Automatic Transfer Case

AUTO-TRAK II Fluid GM P/N 12378508 (Canadian P/N 10953626)

Transfer Case Shift Lever

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

Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB

Constant Velocity Universal Joint

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB

Clutch Pushrod to Clutch Fork Joint

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 1052349 (Canadian P/N 992723) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB

Hood and Door Hinges

Multi-Pupose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent

Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier (if equipped), Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent

Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt and Linkage

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 (Canadian P/N 1974984) or equivalent

Weatherstrip Squeaks

Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube® GM P/N 12371287 (Canadian P/N 10953437) or equivalent