Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Gasoline Engine
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
|---|---|
Engine Oil | Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 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 | Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. |
Windshield Washer | GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. |
Hydraulic Clutch System (5-Speed Trans.) | Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. |
Hydraulic Clutch System (6-Speed Trans.) | Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4 brake fluid. |
Power Steering System | GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186). |
Manual Transmission (5-Speed with Low Gear, RPO MW3) | GM Goodwrench® Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12346190, in Canada 10953477) or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil. |
Manual Transmission (5-Speed without Low Gear, RPO MG5) | Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in Canada 10953465). |
Manual Transmission (6-Speed) | Synthetic Transmission Fluid approved to Allison Transmission® specification TES-295 (GM Part No. U.S. 12378515, in Canada 88900701). |
Automatic Transmission | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Floor Shift Linkage | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB. |
Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
Front Axle (1500 Series) | SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada 10950849). |
Front Axle (1500 HD, 2500, 2500 HD, and 3500 Series) | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. |
Rear Axle | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Specification 9986115. |
Transfer Case | Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). |
Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) | Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. |
Rear Driveline Center Spline | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
Hood Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887). |
Weatherstrip Squeaks | Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437). |
