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. GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
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.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No.
U.S. 12345347 in Canada
10953517) or equivalent DOT-3
brake fluid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Manual
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada
992723) 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).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada
992887).
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Tires (cont.)
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-67
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................5-58
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-63
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-65
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-61
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23
Top Strap......................................................1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-43
Torque Lock...................................................2-31
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-43
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-32
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-41
Your Vehicle...............................................4-32
Traction
Enhanced Traction System (ETS).................... 4-9
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light....3-29
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light......................................................3-28
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-44
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-22Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-24
Transaxle Operation, Manual............................2-27
Transmission
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-26
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit...................................2-14
Trip Odometer................................................3-24
Trunk............................................................2-12
Trunk Lamp...................................................3-18
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-45
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-63
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-26
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-66
Using an MP3 CD..........................................3-63
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-79
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