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For 1990-2009 cars only

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

USAGE

FLUID/LUBRICANT

Engine Oil

Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® Coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake fluid.

Windshield Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent GM P/N 1051515 (Canadian P/N 993033) or equivalent.

Hydraulic Clutch System

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347 (Canadian P/N 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Power Steering System

GM Power Steering Fluid GM P/N 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart (Canadian P/N 993294 - 1 pint, 992646 - 1 quart) or equivalent.

Manual Transmission with V6 Engine

Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12345349 (Canadian P/N 10953465) or equivalent.

Manual Transmission with L4 Engine

Friction Modified Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM P/N  12377916 (Canadian P/N 10953509).

Manual Transmission

Synchromesh Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12345349 (Canadian P/N 1095346) or equivalent.

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent.

Chassis Lubrication

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Front Wheel Bearings

Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent.

Front and Rear Axle

SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.

Transfer Case

Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 88861800 (Canadian P/N 88861801).

Electronic Transfer Case

Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 88861800 (Canadian P/N 88861801).

Automatic Transfer Case

AUTO-TRAK II Fluid GM P/N 12378508 (Canadian P/N 10953626).

Transfer Case Shift Lever

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Constant Velocity Universal Joint

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Clutch Pushrod to Clutch Fork Joint

Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl

Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent.

Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier, if equipped, Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent.

Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt and Linkage

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent.

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 (Canadian P/N 1974984) or equivalent.

Weatherstrip Squeaks

Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube® GM P/N 12371287 (Canadian P/N 10953437) or equivalent.