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For 1990-2009 cars only

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil--Gasoline Engine

Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine, refer to "Engine Oil" in the owners manual.

Engine Oil--Diesel Engine

Engine oil with the letters CH-4 or CG-4 is best for your vehicle. The CH-4 or CG-4 designation may appear either alone, or in combination with other API designations, such as API CH-4/SJ, CG-4/SH or CH-4/CG-4/SJ. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's diesel engine, refer to "Engine Oil" in the owners manual.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® Coolant. Refer to "Engine Coolant" in the owners manual.

Hydraulic Brake System

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

Windshield Washer Solvent

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

Hydraulic Clutch System

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347 (Canadian P/N 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Parking Brake Cable Guides

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

Power Steering System

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

Manual Transmission

GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346190 - 1 quart (Canadian P/N 10953477) or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil.

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

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

Floor Shift Linkage

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB.

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category GC or GC-LB GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent.

Rear Axle

SAE 75W-140 Synthetic axle Lubricant GM P/N 12346140 (Canadian P/N 10953492) or equivalent.

Rear Driveline Center Splines

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent 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 P/N 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges

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

Body Door Hinge Pins and Folding Seat Hinge

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

Weatherstrip Conditioning

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

Weatherstrip Squeaks

Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube® (GM P/N 12371287, Canadian P/N 10953437 or equivalent).