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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Except Europe, Holden

Application

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil
    • API SM ILSAC GF-IV SAE 5W-30
    • API SJ ILSAC GF-II SAE 10W-40

Engine Coolant

DEX-COOL® Coolant

Brake Fluid

DOT-4

Clutch Fluid

DOT-4

Power Steering System Fluid

DEXRON® II-D or DEXRON® III

Automatic Transaxle - Aisin 55-51LE

ESSO JWS 3309 US ATF or JWS 3317

Automatic Transaxle - 6T40/45

DEXRON® VI

Manual Transaxle

75W-90

Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage

Multipurpose-type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Key Lock Cylinders

Silicone Lubricant

Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage

Engine Oil

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Engine Oil

Floor Shift Linkage Points

Engine Oil

Hood Latch Assembly

  1. Pivots and Spring Anchor
  2. Release Pawl
  1. Engine Oil
  2. Multipurpose-type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Hood and Door Hinges

Fuel Door Hinge

Rear Compartment Lid Hinges

Engine Oil

Weatherstripping

Silicone Grease

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Europe

Application

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

  • Gasoline Engine
    • API SM ILSAC GF-IV SAE 5W-30
    • API SJ ILSAC GF-II SAE 10W-40
  • Diesel Engine
    • 5W-40
    • ACEA C3

Engine Coolant

DEX-COOL® Coolant

Brake Fluid

DOT-4

Clutch Fluid

DOT-4

Power Steering System Fluid

DEXRON® II-D

Automatic Transaxle - Aisin 55-51LE

ESSO JWS 3309 US ATF

Automatic Transaxle - 6T40/45

DEXRON® VI

Manual Transaxle

SAE 75W-90

Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage

Multipurpose-type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Key Lock Cylinders

Silicone Lubricant

Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage

Engine Oil

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Engine Oil

Floor Shift Linkage Points

Engine Oil

Hood Latch Assembly

  1. Pivots and Spring Anchor
  2. Release Pawl
  1. Engine Oil
  2. Multipurpose-type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Hood and Door Hinges

Fuel Door Hinge

Rear Compartment Lid Hinges

Engine Oil

Weatherstripping

Silicone Grease

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations Holden

Application

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil
    • SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30
    • API SL or SM
    • ILSAC GF-3 or GF-4

Engine Coolant

DEX-COOL® or conforming to Holden specification number GM6277M

Brake Fluid

DOT-4

Clutch Fluid

DOT-4

Power Steering System Fluid

DEXRON® III

Automatic Transaxle - Aisin 55-51LE

ESSO JWS 3309 ATF or conforming to Holden specification number HN2414

Automatic Transaxle - 6T40/45

DEXRON® VI

Manual Transaxle

SAE 75W-90

Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage

Multipurpose-type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Key Lock Cylinders

Silicone Lubricant

Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage

Engine Oil

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Engine Oil

Floor Shift Linkage Points

Engine Oil

Hood Latch Assembly

  1. Pivots and Spring Anchor
  2. Release Pawl
  1. Engine Oil
  2. Multipurpose-type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2

Hood and Door Hinges

Fuel Door Hinge

Rear Compartment Lid Hinges

Engine Oil

Weatherstripping

Silicone Grease