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For 1990-2009 cars only

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

GM Goodwrench motor oil or equivalent for API Service SG or SC/CE of recommended viscosity.

Engine Coolant

Mixture of water and a good quality ethylene glycol-based antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6038M (GM P/N 1052103), or equivalent.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme II (GM P/N 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Power Steering System

For P92 chassis use DEXRON® III or II-E automatic transmission fluid.

For P72 chassis use Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM P/N 1050017) or equivalent.

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON® III or II-E automatic transmission fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM P/N 12345120), or equivalent or synthetic SAE 5W30 engine oil.

Propeller Shaft/Universal Joint

Chassis grease meeting requirements of GM Specification 6031M (GM P/N 12346003).

Differential

SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant (GM P/N 1052271).

Front Wheel Bearings

Chassis grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM P/N 1052497). For chassis with oil-filled hubs, use SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant (GM P/N 1042271).

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM P/N 1052497).

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen washer solvent (GM P/N 1051515) or equivalent.

Transmission Shift Linkage

Light engine oil such as 5W30.

Miter Box

SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant (GM P/N 1052271).