Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Swift + and 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
| Application | Fluid/Lubricant |
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| Automatic Transaxle | ESSO JWS 3309 or T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88900925, in Canada 22689186) |
| Brake Fluid and Clutch Fluid | DOT-3 or DOT-4 |
| Clutch Linkage Pivot Points | Engine Oil |
| Engine Coolant | Mixture of water and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (year-round coolant) |
| Engine Oil | API SJ (ILSAC GF-II) Grade or Better SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, SAE 15W-40 (Cold area: SAE 5W-30, Hot area: SAE 15W-40) |
| Floor Shift Linkage Points | Engine Oil |
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Hood Latch Assembly
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| Hood and Door Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges | Engine oil |
| Key Lock Cylinders | Silicone Lubricant |
| Manual Transaxle | GM Goodwrench(tm) Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.U.S. 12346190, in Canada 10953477) or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil. |
| Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage | Multipurpose type grease meeting requirements NLGI No. 1 or 2 |
| Power Steering System | DEXRON(R)-III or DEXRON(R)-IID |
| Weatherstrips | Silicone Grease |