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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.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM DEX-COOL.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 Brake fluid.

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.

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 89021184, Canadian P/N 89021186 or equivalent.

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 89021806, Canadian P/N 89021807 or equivalent.

Hydraulic Clutch System

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347, Canadian P/N 10953517 or equivalent DOT-3 brake 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 and Rear Axle

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12378261, Canadian P/N 10953455 or equivalent.

Transfer Case

Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12345349, Canadian P/N 10953465 or equivalent.

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.

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, Body Door Hinges Pins, Liftgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge

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

Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges

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.