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For 1990-2009 cars only

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

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 your vehicle's engine, refer to Engine Oil Viscosity in Explanation of Scheduled Services.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

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

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid with a G-License

Chassis Lubrication

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

Front Wheel Bearings

Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM P/N 1051344 or equivalent).

Differential, Standard

SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM P/N 1052271 or equivalent).

Windshield Washer Solvent

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

Propshaft Splines and Universal Joints

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