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For 1990-2009 cars only

Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967, in Canada 89021320).

Windshield Washer

Optikleen® Washer Solvent.

Hydraulic Power Steering System (3.6L V6 engine only)

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).

5-speed Automatic Transmission (3.4L V6 engine only)

Use only T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88900925, in Canada 22689186). See Automatic Transmission Fluid.

6-speed Automatic Transmission (3.6L V6 engine only)

DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Carrier Assembly -- Differential (Rear Drive Module)

Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678).

Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)

With 3.4L V6 engine: VERSATRAK® Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378514, in Canada 88901045).

With 3.6L V6 engine: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115.

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

Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).