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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Except Holden

Application

Fluid/Lubricant

Automatic Transaxle

  • Aisin 81-40LE with the 1.6L DOHC

ESSO JWS 3309 or Total Fluid III G

  • ZF 4HP16 with the 1.8L, 2.0L DOHC

ESSO LT 71141 or Total ATF H50235

  • Aisin 55-51 LE with the 2.0L Diesel

ESSO JWS 3309 US ATF

Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage

Engine Oil

Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid

DOT-3 or DOT-4

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

DEX-COOL® Coolant

Engine Oil

  • 1.4L, 1.6L, and 1.8L FAM I Gasoline Engines
    • SAE 5W-30
    • API SM
    • ILSAC GF-IV
  • 1.8L FAM II and 2.0L Gasoline Engines
    • SAE 5W-30
    • Hot Area--SAE 10W-30
    • API SM
    • ILSAC GF-IV
  • 2.0L Diesel Engine
    • 5W-40
    • ACEA C3
    • MB 229.31

Floor Shift Linkage Points

Engine Oil

Hood and Door Hinges

Fuel Door Hinge

Rear Compartment Lid Hinges

Engine Oil

Hood Latch Assembly

  • Pivots and Spring Anchor

Engine Oil

  • Release Pawl

Multipurpose type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Key Lock Cylinders

Silicone Lubricant

Manual Transaxle

SAE 75W-90

Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage

Multipurpose type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Power Steering System

DEXRON® III or DEXRON® II-D

Weatherstrips

Silicone Grease

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Holden

Application

Fluid/Lubricant

Automatic Transaxle

ESSO LT 71141

Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage

Engine Oil

Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid

DOT-4

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

DEX-COOL® or conforming to Holden specification number GM6277M

Engine Oil

    • SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30
    • API SL or SM
    • ILSAC GF-3 or GF-4

Floor Shift Linkage Points

Engine Oil

Hood and Door Hinges

Fuel Door Hinge

Rear Compartment Lid Hinges

Engine Oil

Hood Latch Assembly

  • Pivots and Spring Anchor

Engine Oil

  • Release Pawl

Multipurpose type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Key Lock Cylinders

Silicone Lubricant

Manual Transaxle

SAE 75W-90

Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage

Multipurpose type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Power Steering System

DEXRON® III

Weatherstrips

Silicone Grease