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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. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil in the Index.

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 Index.

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.

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Chassis Lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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

AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. 12378508, Canadian P/N 10953626).

Rear Driveline Center Spline and universal Joints

Chassis Lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Constant Velocity Universal Joint

Chassis Lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol (GM P/N 1052349, Canadian P/N 992723 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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).