Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
| Application | Fluid/Lubricant |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transaxle | DEXTRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubrication GM P/N 12377985 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB |
| Clutch linkage Pivot Points | Engine Oil |
| Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only GM DEX-COOL® coolant. |
| Engine Oil | Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol of the proper viscosity. |
| Hinges, Hood and Door | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent. |
| Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI#2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Hydraulic Brake System | Delco® Supreme II Brake Fluid GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT P/N 3 Brake Fluid |
| Hydraulic Clutch System | Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347 (Canadian P/N 10953517) or equivalent DOT P/N 3 Brake Fluid |
| Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474). |
| Manual Transaxle | DEXTRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage | 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 89021184 (Canadian P/N 89021186). |
| Weatherstrip Conditioning | Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 (Canadian P/N 1974984) or equivalent. |
| Windshield Washer Solvent | GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM P/N 1051515 (Canadian P/N 993033) or equivalent |