Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
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Engine Oil | Engine oil with the letters CI-4 or CH-4 is best for your vehicle. The CI-4 or CH-4 designation may appear either alone or in combination with other API designations, such as API CI-4/SL. These letters show American Petroleum Institute levels of quality. GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's diesel 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 Solvent | Washer Solvent (Part No. 2-90531-811-0). |
Clutch Bearing Lubricant | Clutch Bearing Lubricant (NLGI #3 consistency). |
Exhaust Brake Ball Joint Cap Lubricant | High-Temperature Grease (NLGI #3 consistency). |
Power Steering System | DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Manual Transmission | Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid. |
Automatic Transmission | See the Allison Transmission Operator's Manual for correct transmission fluid. |
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (Part No. 2-90531-804-0). |
Chassis Lubrication | Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
Front Wheel Bearing Grease (Except Oil Filled Hubs) | Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB. |
Front Wheel Bearing Grease with Oil Filled Hubs | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks. |
Rear Axle and Rear Hubs | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks. |
Rear Axle Shift Motor Lubricant | Refrigerant Oil. |
Propshafts and Splines | Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB. |
Cab -- Door Hinges and Latches | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (Part No. 2-90531-804-0). |
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Dielectric Silicone Grease. |
Weatherstrip Squeaks | Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube. |