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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Component

Fluid or Lubricant Recommended

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Chassis Lubrication

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

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean water, preferably distilled and GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® silicate-free coolant

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, refer to the Explanation of Scheduled Services

Floor Shift Linkage

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB

Hinges, Hood and Door

Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid GM P/N 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid

Hydraulic Clutch System

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347 7 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent

Manual Transmission

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Power Steering System

GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid GM P/N 1052884 (pt), 1050017 (qt), or equivalent

Rear Axle, Limited-Slip Differential

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 in Canada use P/N 10953455 or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.

With Complete drain and refill, add 4 ounces (118 ml) of Locking Differential Axle Lubricant Additive, GM P/N 1052358 in Canada use P/N 992694 or equivalent

Rear Axle Standard Differential

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 in Canada use P/N 10953455 or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 or equivalent

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent GM P/N 1051515 or equivalent