NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
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Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) | Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" in your owner manual. |
Engine Oil (DURAMAX®/Isuzu Diesel Engines) | Engine oils with the letters CJ-4 are required for your vehicle. The CJ-4 designation can appear either alone or in combination with other American Petroleum Institute (API) designations, such as API CJ-4/SL. These letters show API levels of quality. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's diesel engine, see "Engine Oil" in your owner manual. |
Engine Oil (Caterpillar® Diesel Engine) | See the Caterpillar® Operation & Maintenance Manual for engine oil recommendations. |
Engine Coolant (Caterpillar® Diesel Engine) | See the Caterpillar® Operation & Maintenance Manual for engine coolant recommendations. |
Engine Coolant (Gasoline Engine & DURAMAX®/Isuzu Diesel Engines) | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in your owner manual. |
Hydraulic Brake System | Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid. |
Windshield Washer Solvent | Optikleen® Washer Solvent. |
Clutch Bearing Lubricant | Clutch Bearing Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378484 or equivalent NLGI #3 consistency). |
Exhaust Brake Ball Joint Cap Lubricant | High-Temperature Grease (GM Part No. 1051344) or NLGI #3 consistency. |
Power Steering System | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Manual Transmission | Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861952). |
Automatic Transmission | See the Allison Transmission® Operator's Manual for correct transmission fluid. |
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). |
Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
Front Wheel Bearings (Except Oil Filled Hubs) | Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344). |
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil Filled Hubs | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks (GM Part No. 89021675). |
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) | Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800). |
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks (GM Part No. 89021675). |
Rear Axle and Rear Hubs | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks (GM Part No. 89021675). |
Rear Axle Shift Motor Lubricant | Refrigerant Oil (GM Part No. 5416939). |
Propshafts and Splines | Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344). |
Cab -- Door Hinges and Latches | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). |
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579). |
Weatherstrip Squeaks | Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287). |