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Part 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 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.
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
TransmissionDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Key
Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Clutch Linkage
Pivot PointsEngine oil.
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.
Rear Axle
(Standard
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12378261) or
equivalent meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
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.
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).
