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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 DEX
-COOL
Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT
-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen Washer Solvent
or equivalent.
Hydraulic Clutch
SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in
Canada 10953517, or
equivalent DOT
-3 brake fluid).
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242, or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Manual
TransmissionDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Floor Shift
LinkageLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC
-LB.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Rear AxleSAE 80W-90 GL-5 Axle
Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12345977, in
Canada 10953482, or equivalent).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723, or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 1974984, or equivalent).
