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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Mechanical - 1.4L (LE2) Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Engine Mechanical - 1.4L (LUV) Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid) DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid) DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 19256084, in Canada 19256085).
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Rear Axle Fluid DEXRON® Gear Oil 75W-90 (GM Part No 9986285).