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For 1990-2009 cars only

Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer.

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil .

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water (preferably distilled) and good quality Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378560, in Canada 993089) and conforming to GM Specification 1825M or recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. See Engine Coolant .

Hydraulic Brake System (DOT-3 Brake Fluid Only)

Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. See Brakes .

Hydraulic Brake System (DOT-4 Brake Fluid Only)

Hydraulic Brake Fluid. Use only GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4 brake fluid. See Brakes .

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.

Power Steering System

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label.

Automatic Transaxle

Automatic Transaxle Fluid ESSO LT 71141 or TOTAL ATF H50235 (GM Part No. in Canada 89021903).

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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

Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).