Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE ~~
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transaxle
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent.
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
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4utomatic
I‘ransaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Manual
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Chassis
Lubrication and
Fuel Filler Door
and Striker
Plunger
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part No.
12345 120)
or synthetic SAE
5W-30 engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497
or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring
Anchor
b. Release Pawl
_____
Hood and Door
Hinges, Rear
Folding Seat
I
Weatherstrip Conditioning
?LUID/LUBRICANT
5M Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
,GM Part
No. 1051515) or
:quivalent.
i. Engine oil.
3. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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