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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. 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, or equivalent) and conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. See Engine Coolant .

Hydraulic Brake System

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

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen Washer Solvent.

Hydraulic Clutch System

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Parking Brake Cable Guides

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

Power Steering System

DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Manual Transmission (All) and Transfer Case (Four-Wheel-Drive)

Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in Canada 10953465).

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

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

Manual Transmission Shift Linkage

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

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

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

Floor Shift Linkage

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

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.

Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive)

Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345977, in Canada 10953482) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.

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).