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 which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
®Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
®
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Front Wheel
BearingsWheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. U.S.
1051344, in Canada 993037).
Front and Rear
Axle (Standard
Differential)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM
Part No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada
10950849).
Rear Axle
(Locking
Differential)Axle Lubricant; use only GM Part
No. U.S. 1052271, in Canada
10950849.Do not add friction
modi er.
6-32
Setting the Time (cont.)
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)......................3-39, 3-44, 3-53, 3-64
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-101
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-28
Short Trip/City Definition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Skidding........................................................4-13
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-29
Spare Tire Check............................................6-26
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-96
Specifications, Capacities...............................5-111
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-23
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-27
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-10
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection.......................6-30
Steering Tips................................................... 4-9
Storage
Garment Hooks...........................................2-40Storage Areas
Front Storage Area......................................2-40
Glove Box..................................................2-33
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-40
Overhead Console.......................................2-33
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-91
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-40
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunglasses Storage Compartment.....................2-37
Sunroof.........................................................2-42
T
Tachometer....................................................3-25
Tailgate.........................................................2-10
Tailgate Lubrication Service..............................6-27
Taillamps.......................................................5-58
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-36
Testing the Alarm............................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-31
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
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