2008 CHEVROLET AVEO automatic transmission fluid

Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn
or damaged. SeeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-49andWindshield and Wiper Blades on
page 5-84for more information.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-23.
Manual Transmission Check
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
Check for leaks. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the
system and repair if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the brake/clutch reservoir.
SeeHydraulic Clutch on page 5-21. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood latch assemblies, secondary latch,
pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, hood and body
door hinges, rear compartment, and any folding
seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number, or specification can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
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, see
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-22
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic
TransmissionUse only T-IV Automatic
Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88900925,
in Canada 22689186).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021806,
in Canada 89021807).
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Manual
Transmission
Shift LinkageChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Audio System (cont.)
Care of Your CDs........................................3-79
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-80
Radio Reception..........................................3-79
Radio with CD............................................3-60
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-66
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-21
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................3-80
Battery..........................................................5-35
Inadvertent Power Saver..............................3-18
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
System Inspection.......................................6-22
Brakes..........................................................5-32
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-17
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-41
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-46
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.......5-43, 5-44
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-40
Headlamps.........................................5-41, 5-42
License Plate Lamps....................................5-48
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-48
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-47
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-45
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-99
Carbon Monoxide.....................2-9, 2-30, 4-13, 4-28
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your CD Player...........................................3-79
Your CDs ...................................................3-79
CD, MP3 ...............................................3-72, 3-75
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-46
Chains, Tire...................................................5-69
Charging System Light............................3-33, 3-47
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Tires (cont.)
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-71
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-78
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-51
Tire Terminology and Definitions....................5-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-67
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-67
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-63
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-27
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-28
Your Vehicle...............................................4-27
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-21
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-25
Trip Odometer................................................3-29
Trunk.............................................................. 2-9
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.........................3-10
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-9U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-66
Using this Manual................................................ ii
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-18
Parking Your...............................................2-29
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-18
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-88
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-88
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-14
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