Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
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, See "Engine Oil" in the owner's manual. |
| Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® Coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in the owner's manual. |
| Hydraulic Brake System | Delco Supreme II® Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. |
| Windshield Washer Solvent | GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent or equivalent. |
| Parking Brake Cable Guides | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Power Steering System | GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada 993294, or equivalent). |
| Automatic Transmission | DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
| Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474, or equivalent). |
| Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubricant (GM part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Front and Rear Axle | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. |
| Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Constant Velocity Universal Joint | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242, 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 Part No. U.S. 1052349, in Canada 992723, or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Hood and Door Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474, or equivalent). |
| Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474, or equivalent). |
| Weatherstrip Conditioning | Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 1974984, or equivalent). |
| Weatherstrip Squeaks | Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube® (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437, or equivalent). |