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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.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 brake fluid).
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Power
Steering SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key
Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261)
or equivalent meeting GM
Specification 9986115.
Transfer CaseDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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.
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.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Body Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge
and Linkage,
Folding Seat and
Fuel Door HingeMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot PointsMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12371287 or equivalent).
