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Service Station Guide
Oil Viscosity
Engine Oil
See Section 6
Premium Fuel Recommended
Use unleaded gas only,
91 Octane or higher.
See Section 6
Cooling System
See Section 5
Hood Release
See Section 6
Windshield Washer
Fluid
See Section 6
Spare Tire Pressure
See Section 5
Battery
See Section 6
For
a More
Detailed Look at
What's Under the Hood
See Section 6
Tire Pressure
See Section 6
V6 Engine Oil
Dipstick
See Section 6
V8 Engine Oil
Dipstick
See Section 6
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6-9 Hood Release
To open the hood, first
pull the handle located
inside the vehicle below
the instrument panel on
the driver's side.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
hood release located at the center area of the hood.
Lift the hood.
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Floor
Shift LinkageLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Rear Axle
(Standard
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261)
or equivalent meeting GM
Specification 9986115.
Rear Axle
(Limited
-Slip
Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261)
or equivalent meeting GM
Specification 9986115. With a
complete drain and refill add
4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited
-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358 or equivalent) where
required. See ªRear Axleº in
the Index.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).