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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456).
Power Electronics Cooling System (1.8L Hybrid Only) 50/50 mixture of deionized water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
6-Speed Automatic Transmission (Except 2.0L Engine) DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
8-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine Only) AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).