Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
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Engine Oil | Engine oil with the letters CI-4 or CH-4 is best for your vehicle. The CI-4 or CH-4 designation may appear either alone or in combination with other API designations, such as API CI-4/SL. These letters show American Petroleum Institute levels of quality. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's diesel engine, see Engine Oil . |
Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant . |
Hydraulic Brake System | Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. |
Windshield Washer Solvent | Washer Solvent (Part No. 2-90531-811-0). |
Clutch Bearing Lubricant | Clutch Bearing Lubricant (NLGI #3 consistency). |
Exhaust Brake Ball Joint Cap Lubricant | High-Temperature Grease (NLGI #3 consistency). |
Power Steering System | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Manual Transmission | Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid. |
Automatic Transmission | See the Allison Transmission® Operator's Manual for correct transmission fluid. |
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (Part No. 2-90531-804-0). |
Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
Front Wheel Bearings (Except Oil Filled Hubs) | Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB. |
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil Filled Hubs | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks. |
Rear Axle and Rear Hubs | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant for Medium Duty Trucks. |
Rear Axle Shift Motor Lubricant | Refrigerant Oil. |
Propshafts and Splines | Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB. |
Cab -- Door Hinges and Latches | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (Part No. 2-90531-804-0). |
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Dielectric Silicone Grease. |
Weatherstrip Squeaks | Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube. |