Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
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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 Index. |
| 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 Index. |
| Hydraulic Brake System | Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid (GM P/N 12377967, Canadian P/N 992667 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). |
| Windshield Washer Solvent | GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent (GM P/N 1051515, Canadian P/N 993033) or equivalent. |
| Parking Brake Cable Guides | 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 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, Canadian P/N 993294 - 1 pint, Canadian P/N 992646 - 1 quart or equivalent). |
| Automatic Transmission | DEXRON III® Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
| Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241, Canadian P/N 10953474 or equivalent). |
| Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubricant (GM P/N 12377985 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 P/N 89021677, Canadian P/N 89021678) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. |
| Transfer Case | AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM P/N 12378508, Canadian P/N 10953626). |
| Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor | Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol (GM P/N 1052349, Canadian P/N 992723 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Hood and Door Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241, Canadian P/N 10953474 or equivalent). |
| Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241, Canadian P/N 10953474 or equivalent). |
| Weatherstrip Conditioning | Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM P/N 12345579, Canadian P/N 1974984 or equivalent). |
| Weatherstrip Squeaks | Synthetic Grease With Teflon, Superlube® (GM P/N 12371287, Canadian P/N 10953437 or equivalent). |