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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage
Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of
the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is
recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10‑19.
Hydraulic Brake System
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967, in
Canada 89021320).
Windshield Washer
Optikleen
®
Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake Cable Guides
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering System
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).
Automatic Transmission
DEXRON
®
-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 89021806, in Canada 89021807).
Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347, in Canada 10953517) or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.