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For 1990-2009 cars only

Application

Fluid/Lubricant

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Engine Coolant

A 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant. Refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services .

Parking Brake Cable Guides

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

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 you vehicle's engine. 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 .

Hood and Door Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, and Rear Compartment Lid Hinges

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 # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid (GM P/N 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).

Key Lock Cylinders

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

Power Steering System

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Rear Axle

SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12345977 (in Canada use P/N 10953482) or equivalent.

Weatherstrip Conditioning

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

Windshield Washer Solvent

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