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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 the Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant.

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) meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB

Power Steering System

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

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM P/N 12346143 or equivalent). Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .

Key Lock Cylinders

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

Chassis Lubrication

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

Wheel Bearings

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

Differential

Axle Lubricant (GM P/N 1052271) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.

Windshield Washer Solvent

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