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, refer to the Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

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

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Chassis lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent) meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB

Power Steering System

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

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid

Key Lock Cylinders

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

Chassis Lubrication

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

Differential, Locking and Non-Locking

Axle Lubricant (GM P/N 1052271) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.

Differential, Locking

Axle Lubricant (GM P/N 1052271) or SAE 80W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.

Windshield Washer Solvent

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

Hood Latch Assembly

  • Pivots and Spring Anchor
  • Release Pawl

Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges

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

Weather-strip Conditioning

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