2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA engine oil

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-17.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-28.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI 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
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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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part NumberAC Delco Part
Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 10350737 A2962C
Engine Oil Filter
3.5L V6, 3.5L and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 89017342 PF61
5.3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 15284938 CF132
Spark Plugs
3.5L V6, 3.5L and 3.9L V6 Flexible Fuel Engines 12591131 41-100
5.3L V8 Engine 12609877 41-985
Wiper Blades
Driver - 21.7 in (55.0 cm) 15941731 —
Passenger - 21.7 in (55.0 cm) 15941732 —
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E85 Fuel......................................................... 5-8
EDR .............................................................7-18
Electrical Equipment
Add-On Equipment......................................5-96
Electrical System
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-97
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-97
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-97
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-97
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-17
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-18
Electronic Stability Control................................. 4-6
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-36
Compartment Overview................................5-14
Coolant......................................................5-28
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-34
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-34
Cooling System...........................................5-26
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Oil .............................................................5-17Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System...........................................5-20
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-34
Overheating................................................5-31
Starting......................................................2-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-15
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-33
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage...............................................5-95
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-85
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-34
Windshield Washer......................................5-35
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-14
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-40
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-10
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-32
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-33
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MP3 .............................................................3-77
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-19
Net
Convenience...............................................2-43
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Off-Road
Recovery....................................................4-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-17
Engine Oil Life System.................................5-20
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Older Children, Restraints................................1-34
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-33
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-37Outlet Adjustment............................................3-23
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-33
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-34
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-95
Parade Dimming.............................................3-16
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-30
Parking Brake................................................2-26
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-29
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-23
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-65
Passing.........................................................4-11
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-18
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