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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Example

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Automatic Transaxle

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only 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. For Information on the proper oil viscosity, refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services

Engine Oil Export

In areas of the world other than North America, it may be difficult to find oils that display the API STARBURST, look for oils that meet the API Service SJ and ACEA requirements. For information on the proper oil viscosity, refer to Engine Oil Quality and Viscosity Export under Explanation of Scheduled Services

Hinges, Hood and Door

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 or (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent

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

Lubriplate© Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 or (Canadian P/N 992723) or equivalent equivalent or a lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI#2, Category LB or GC-LB

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid GM P/N 12377967 or (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 or (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent

Power Steering System

GM Power Steering Fluid GM P/N 1052884 - 1 pint or (Canadian P/N 993294) or 1050017 - 1 quart, or (Canadian P/N 992646) or equivalent

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 or (Canadian P/N 1974984) or equivalent

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent GM P/N 1051515 or (Canadian P/N 993033) or equivalent

The Recommended Fluids and Lubricants information will be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Fluids or Lubricants.

Most transmission, transfer case, front and rear axle lubricant recommendations will be found in those service categories (subsections).