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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine OilEngine 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 ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
GM Goodwrench
DEX-COOL
or Havoline DEX-COOL
Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº
in the Index.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 brake fluid).
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345347 or
equivalent DOT
-3 brake fluid).
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Manual
Transmission
(5
-Speed with
Low Gear,
RPO MW3)
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12346190
- 1 qt.)
or equivalent SAE 75W
-85 GL-4
gear oil.
Manual
Transmission
(5
-Speed without
Low Gear,
RPO MG5)
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349
or equivalent).
Manual
Transmission
(6
-Speed)
TranSynd Synthetic Automatic
Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12378515).
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Floor Shift
LinkageLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Front AxleSAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1052271
or equivalent).
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261)
or equivalent meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
Manual
Transfer CaseDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(GM Part No. 12378508).
Front Axle
Propshaft Spline
or One
-Piece
Propshaft Spline
(Two
-Wheel
Drive with
Auto. Trans.)
Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12345879) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of GM 9985830.
