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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission - 6 Speed DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission - 8 Speed DEXRON®-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® coolant.
Engine Oil - Diesel Engine oil meeting the dexos2™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos2 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Engine Oil - Gasoline Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Front (Four Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090).
Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Manual Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.