Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil - Gasoline
Engines
Engine
Oil - Diesel Engines
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Brake Systems
Parking Brake Cables
Power Steering System
Automatic Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils
of the recommended
viscosity. The
“SH” designation may be
shown alone or
in combination with
others, such
as “SH/CD,” “SH, SG,
CD,”“SG/CD,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
API service CF4SH. The
“CF4SH”
designation may be shown alone or in
combination
with others, such as
“CF-4/SG,” “CE/SH” or “CE/SG,” etc.
The designation may
also be listed in
reverse order, such
as “SH/CF-4.” To
determine the preferred viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
Mixture
of water and a good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
conforming
to “GM Specification
6038-M” (GM Part No. 1052753)’ or
approved recycled coolant conforming to
“GM Specification
603%”’ with a
complete coolant flush and refill.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No.
I2345347 or equivalent).
Delco Supreme
11 @ brake fluid (GM
Part No.
1052535 or equivalent DOT-3
brake fluid).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
I2346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 1050017 or equivalent) conforming
to
“GM Specification 99850 10.”
DEXRON~ 111 or DEXRON~ IIE
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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USAGE
Manual Transmission: a. 5-Speed with Low Gear
(FWO MT8)
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Castrol Syntorq or equivalent
(GM
Part No. 12345871 - 1 gal.)
(GM
Part NO. 12346074 - 1 st.).
b. $-Speed without Low Gear b. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(RPO MG5) (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent).
Differential:
a. Standard (Saginaw) Front
and Rear Axle
b. Locking
c. 3500 HD Models used
under extreme conditions
Transfer Case
Gas Line a. Axle Lubricant (GM
Part
No. 1052271) or
SAE-8OW-90
Gear Lubricant.
b. Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
1052271) or SAE-8OW-90 Gear
Lubricant.
c. Axle Lubricant SAE-75W-140
Synthetic Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON~ 111 or DEXRON@ IIE
Automatic Transmission fluid.
Gas Line De-Icer (GM
Part No. 105 15 16
or equivalent).
Column Shift, Transfer Case, Chassis Lubricant (GM
Part No.
Shift Lever, and Propeller
12346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
Shaft meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Clutch Fork Ball Stud (5-Speed with Low Gear)
Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings Chassis Lubricant (GM
Part No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
a. Engine Oil (GM
Part No. 1050109 or
equivalent).
Chassis Lubricant (GM
Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Wheel Bearing Lubricant (GM
Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB.
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USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Propeller Shaft
SplineNniversal Joint Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB
or GC-LB.
Automatic Transmission Shift Engine Oil (GM Part
No. 1050109 or
Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage, equivalent).
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Folding
Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent and Anti-Freeze
Weatherstrip Squeaks
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot
Points Engine Oil
(GM Part No. 1050109
or
equivalent) or a synthetic light weight
engine oil (SAE 5W-30).
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12346003 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Optikleen washer solvent (GM Part
No. 105 15 15 or equivalent).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM Part
No.
1052277).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120
or equivalent).
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Secondary
Hood Release
See Page 6-15.
Fluid
See Page 6-45.
engines, use 87
octane (or higher)
unleaded gasoline
only.
For diesel engines,
use at least
1 D
diesel fuel. For fuel
tank capacity
See Page 6-93.
Cold Tire /
Pressure
See the
Certificationflire
label on the
inside rear edge
of the driver's
door.
See Page 6-65,6-71.
, Battery
Your vehicle's
Delco Freedom
battery never
needs to have water added.
See Page 6-52.
Cooling System
coolant only at
the coolant
recovery tank
(gasoline engine)
or
only at the
coolant surge
tank (diesel engine). The
fluid
level should be at
the COLD mark.
See Page 6-38.
3 Check and add
Transmission
Fluid
See Page 6-30.
- Spare Tire
Pressure
See the
Certificatisnflire
label on the inside
rear edge
of the
driver's door.
See Page 6-71.
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Index
A
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-29
Air Conditioning
............................................ 3.5. 6.S0
Aircontrols
.................................................. 3-7
Low Refrigerant Change Detection
................................ 3-8
Refrigerant Capacity
...................................... 3.97, 6.94
SystemControls
............................................... 3-6
Antenna, FixedMast
............................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-80
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-87
Arbitration Program
............................................... 8-3
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-9
AMRadio ................................................... 3-10
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck ................... 3-12
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer ........ 3-16
Cassette Deck
................................................ 3-14
Cassette Tape Player Care
....................................... 3-30
Automatic Transmission
.......................................... 2-21
Fluid
....................................................... 6-30
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-37
Front Locking Feature
.......................................... 2-36
Rear
........................................................ 6-39
RearLocking
.................................................. 6-39
Battery
........................................................ 6-52
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard ....................................................... 4-35
Brakes
Anti-Lock
.................................................... 4-6
Fluid
....................................................... 6-47
Leakcheck
.................................................. 6-47
Master Cylinder
.............................................. 6-46
Parking
..................................................... 2-28
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-48
Replacing Parts
............................................... 6-49
System Warning Light
......................................... 2-70
Trailer
...................................................... 441
In Emergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................................... 2- IO
Bulb Replacement ............................................... 6-97
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-97
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
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FanNoise ...................................................... 5-25
Filter Replacement Chart
.......................................... 6-94
Finish Care
........................................................ 6-85
Damage
..................................................... 6-86
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-30
Brake
....................................................... 647
Coolant
..................................................... 5-17
Capacities .............................................. 6-92, 6-93
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-37
Hydraulicclutch
.............................................. 6-35
LeakCheck
............................................. 6-47. 6-51
ManualTransmission .......................................... 6-33
Power Steering
............................................... 6-43
Radiator
..................................................... 5-17
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-39
Recommended Fluids
.......................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
................................................ 6-36
Windshield Washer
............................................ 6-45
Four-WheelDrive ............................................... 244
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-35, 6-36
Front Axle ................................................... 6-37
Fuel (Diesel Engines)
............................................. 6-11
Cold Weather Operation ......................................... 6-6
Filter Replacement ............................................ 6-11
Fuel Requirements ............................................. 6-4
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
RunningOutOf
.............................................. 6-10
Tankcapacity ................................................ 6-93
WaterinFuel
................................................. 2-71
Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
............................................ 6-4
FillingYourTank
............................................. 6-13
Foreign Countries
............................................. 6-12
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-5
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-64. 6-96
FuseBlock ............................................. 6-63, 6-95
Headlights
.............................................. 6-62-6-97
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-62
Windshield Wipers
....................................... 6-45, 6-96
Fluid
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ......................... 6-62
Gages ......................................................... 2-78
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-79
FuelGage
................................................... 2-78
Odometer
................................................... 2-68
Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-80
Speedometer
................................................. 2-68
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TrailerBrakes ................................................... 441
Wiring Harness
.......................................... 2-83, 6-63
TraileringPackage
............................................... 6-67
Transfer Case
.............................................. 2-35, 6-37
Transmission
Automatic
................................................... 2-21
Five-Speed Manual
...................................... 2-24, 2-25
Fluid
.................................................. 6-30, 6-33
Fluid, To Add
........................................... 6-33, 6-34
Four-wheel (See “Four-wheel Drive”)
Manual-Shift Speeds
.......................................... 2-27
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
............................ 2-31
Trip Odometer
.................................................. 2-68
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
.................................... 2-40
Turn Signal/Lane Change Indicator
.......................... 2-43, 2-86
ShiftLight
................................................... 2-26
Vehicle Damage Warnings
............................................... vii
Identification Number
.......................................... 6-88
Loading
................................................ 4-26, 6-68
Storage
..................................................... 6-52
Symbols .............................................. vu. ~111. IX. x
Ventilation System ................................................ 3-2
AirVents
..................................................... 3-3
Tips
......................................................... 3-2
Voltmeter
...................................................... 2-82
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Warning and Indicator Lights ....................................... 2-69
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-3
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ................................. 6-78
Aluminum
................................................... 6-86
Hub Caps and Wheel Nut Caps .................................. 5-32
NutTorque
.................................................. 6-92
Replacement
................................................. 6-78
Used Replacement
............................................ 6-79
Windows ...................................................... 2-37
SlidingRear
................................................. 2-38
Swing.- Out
.................................................. 2-38
Windshield Washer
.............................................. 2-43
WasherFluid ................................................. 645
Winter Driving
.................................................. 4-33
Wipers, Windshield ......................................... 2-42, 6-96
RiadeInserts
................................................. 6-50
Bladechatter
................................................ 6-84
BladeCleaning
............................................... 6-84
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