7-23Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil 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 ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
GM Goodwrench
DEX
- COOL
or Havoline
DEX
- COOL
Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº
in the Index. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic
Brake System Delco Supreme 11
Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
- 3 brake fluid).
Windshield
Washer Solvent GM Optikleen
Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Power
Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Automatic
Transmission DEXRON
- III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key
Lock Cylinders Multi
- Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis
Lubrication Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
- LB.
7-24 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Front and
Rear Axle SAE 75W
- 90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261)
or equivalent meeting GM
Specification 9986115.
Transfer Case DEXRON
- III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle
Propshaft Spline 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 Pawl Lubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
- LB. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood Hinges Multi
- Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Body Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge
and Linkage,
Folding Seat and
Fuel Door Hinge Multi
- Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points Multi
- Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12371287 or equivalent).