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For 1990-2009 cars only

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.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® Coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid (GM P/N 12377967, Canadian P/N 992667 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent (GM P/N 1051515, Canadian P/N 993033) or equivalent.

Power Steering System

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM P/N 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, Canadian P/N 993294 - 1 pint, Canadian P/N 992646 - 1 quart or equivalent).

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON III® Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241, Canadian P/N 10953474 or equivalent).

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 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 P/N 12378261, Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.

Transfer Case

Dexron® III Fluid GM P/N 12346143 (Canadian P/N 10952622)

Hood and Door Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241, Canadian P/N 10953474 or equivalent).

Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241, Canadian P/N 10953474 or equivalent).

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM P/N 12345579, Canadian P/N 1974984 or equivalent).

Weatherstrip Squeaks

Synthetic Grease With Teflon, Superlube® (GM P/N 12371287, Canadian P/N 10953437 or equivalent).