Important: The fluids and lubricants identified below
by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your Saturn retailer. All
lubricants are not the same; therefore, use only quality products that meet or exceed
the required specifications.
Engine Oil : Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol of the proper viscosity.
To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil
.
Engine Coolant : 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL (ethylene-glycol based) coolant. See
Engine Coolant
.
Hydraulic Brake System : Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid or
DOT-3 brake fluid (Saturn P/N 21013073/GM P/N 12377967).
Hydraulic Clutch System : Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid
or DOT-3 brake fluid (Saturn P/N 21013073/GM P/N 12377967).
5-Speed Automatic Transaxle : Saturn T-IV Fluid
(Part No. 22689186).
VTi Variable Transaxle : DEX-CVT® Fluid (Part No.
22688912).
VTi Variable Transaxle Additive : DEX-CVT® Fluid
Additive (Part No. 22697447).
5-Speed Manual Transaxle : DEXRON®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders : Lubricate with light oil or graphite lubricant.
(Do not use aerosols.)
Glove Box Latch : Lubricate, if necessary, with any silicone
base lubricating fluid. (Do not use aerosols.)
Windshield Washer Solvent : Add washer solvent (Saturn P/N 1051515)
or equivalent, as necessary, mixed per the manufacturer's instructions.
Hood Latch Assembly:
- Pivots and Spring Anchor : Lubricate with SAE 5W-30
engine oil. (Do not use aerosols.)
- Release Pawl : Lubricate with chassis grease meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB (GM Part No. 1052497)
or equivalent.
Door Hinges, Hood, Rear Folding Seats, and Trunk Lid Hinges : Lubricate with SAE 5W-30 engine oil. (Do not use aerosols.)
Door Hold-Open Check Links : Lubricate with Lubriplate®
grease (aerosol) into the case; grease top, bottom, and sides. Wipe off excess lubricant.
Use Lubriplate® 70 or equivalent to lubricate (Saturn P/N 21038914).
Sunroof Track : Use Lubriplate® (Saturn P/N 21038869)
or equivalent.
Weatherstrips : Lubricate with Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. U.S. 12345579) or equivalent.