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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, See "Engine Oil" in the owner's manual.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® Coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in the owner's manual.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme II® Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent or equivalent.

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Power Steering System

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada 993294, or equivalent).

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

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

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant (GM part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 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 Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.

Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints

Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Constant Velocity Universal Joint

Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 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 Part No. U.S. 1052349, in Canada 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges

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

Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges

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

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 1974984, or equivalent).

Weatherstrip Squeaks

Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube® (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437, or equivalent).