Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

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Application	Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transaxle	AC Delco T-IV P/N 88900925 or the equivalent
Chassis Lubrication	Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242), or a lubricant meeting the requirements Category LB or GC-LB or the equivalent
Clutch Linkage Pivot Points	Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242), or a lubricant meeting the requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB or the equivalent
Engine Coolant	A 50/50 mixture of clean water, preferably distilled, and GM Goodwrench Antifreeze - Coolant, GM P/N 12378560 (Canadian P/N 993089), or equivalent, which conforms to GM Specification 1825M, or an approved recycled coolant which conforms to GM Specification 1825M. Refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services .
Engine Oil	The engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol of the correct viscosity. In order to determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine, refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services .
Floor Shift Linkage	Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723) or a lubricant meeting the requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB or the equivalent
Hood and Door Hinges	Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube®, GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or the equivalent.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl	Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293, a lubricant meeting the requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB or the equivalent
Hydraulic Brake System	Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian 992667) or an equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid
Hydraulic Clutch System	Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian 992667) or an equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid
Key Lock Cylinders	Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube®, GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or the equivalent.
Manual Transaxle	GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12346190 (Canadian P/N 10953477) or an equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 Gear Oil.
Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage	Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242), or a lubricant meeting the requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB or the equivalent
Weatherstrip Conditioning	Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 (Canadian P/N 1974984), or Weatherstrip Lubricant-Krytox (GM P/N 3634770) or the equivalent.
Windshield Washer Solvent	GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent GM P/N 1051515 (Canadian P/N 993033) or the equivalent.
Power Steering System	DEXRON® -III Automatic Transmission Fluid GM P/N 12378470 (Canadian P/N 10952622) or the equivalent.
Rear Axle (All - Wheel Drive)	Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12345977 (Canadian P/N 10953482 or SAE 80W - 90 GL - 5 gear lubricant.
Transfer Case (All - Wheel Drive)	Axle Lubricant GM P/N 12345977 (Canadian P/N 10953482 or SAE 80W - 90 GL - 5 gear lubricant.