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For 1990-2009 cars only

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

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.

Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)

Engine Oil with the letters CG-4 designation may appear either alone, or in combination with other API designations, such as API CG-4/SH, CG-4/SJ, SH/CG-4, or SJ/CG-4. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's diesel engine.

Engine Coolant

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

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 1095351) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).

Parking Brake Cable Guides

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

Power Steering System

GM Power Steering Fluid GM P/N 1052884 (Canadian P/N 933294) - 0.4732 liters (1 pint), GM P/N 1050017 (Canadian P/N 992646) - 0.9464 liters (1 quart), or equivalent.

Manual Transmission (5-Speed with Low Gear, RPO MW3)

GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346190 - 0.9464 liters (1 quart) or equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 Gear Oil.

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid with G-license label.

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953476) or equivalent.

Floor Shift Linkage

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

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent, or Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI No. 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Front Axle (8.25" S4WD Axle)

SAE 80W-90 GL5 Axle Lubricant GM P/N 89021671 (Canadian P/N 10950849) or equivalent.

Front Axle (8.25" F4WD Axle, 9.25" Axle)

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.

Front Wheel Bearings (RWD)

Wheel Bearing Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB GM P/N 105344 or equivalent).

Rear Axle (Standard Differential)

SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant GM P/N 89021671 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.

Rear Axle (Locking Differential)

SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant; use only GM P/N 89021671 (Canadian P/N 88901362). Do not add friction modifier.

Rear Axle (Locking Differential) (Diesel Engine)

Axle Lubricant; use only GM P/N 1052271. Do not add friction modifier.

Differential, C3 (HD3500) Trucks With Dana Rear Axle

SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12346140 or equivalent.

Manual Transfer Case

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

Automatic Transfer Case

Automatic Transfer Case Fluid GM P/N 12378396.

Front Axle Propshaft Spline, Rear Driveline Center Splines and Universal Joints

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

One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans)

Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant GM P/N 12345879 (Canadian P/N 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830.

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

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges

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

Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge

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 12346241 (Canadian P/N 1974984) or equivalent.

Weatherstrip Squeaks

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