Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
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| Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission (1.8L Hybrid Only) | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88865601, in Canada 19367328) |
| Automatic Transmission (Except 1.8L Hybrid) | Continuously Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Fluid. (GM Part No. 19355873, in Canada 19355874) |
| Engine Coolant (Except 1.8L Hybrid) | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® Coolant (GM Part No. 12346290, in Canada 10953464) |
| Engine Coolant and Power Electronics Cooling System (1.8L Hybrid Only) | Premix DEX-COOL® Coolant (GM Part No. 12378390, in Canada 10953456) |
| Engine Oil | For the LFV 1.5L L4 turbo engine use SAE 0W - 20 ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil (GM Part No. 19352900). For the LKN 1.8L L4 Hybrid use SAE 5W-20 ACDelco dexos1 gen2 full synthetic engine oil (GM Part No. 19259486, in Canada 1259783). SAE 0W-20 (GM Part No. 19352900) may be used as an alternative. For the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo engine use SAE 5W-30 ACDelco dexos1 gen2 full synthetic engine oil (GM Part No. 19293000, in Canada 19286321). Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29 °C (-20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 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. |
| Hydraulic Brake System | DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127) |
| Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474) |
| Weatherstrip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent |
| Windshield Washer | Optikleen Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515, in Canada 10951147) |