Pontiac 2005 GTO - Manual (Page 288)

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
The engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard may be identified as
synthetic, and should also be
identified with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. You should look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. GM
Goodwrench
® oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. For
the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil
on page 5-13.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
DEX-COOL
® Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Brake Fluid. Use only
GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4
brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer Solvent
GM Optikleen ® Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic
Clutch System
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only
GM Part No. U.S. 88958860, in
Canada 88901244, Super DOT-4
brake fluid.
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
System
DEXRON ® -III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specification”
on the label.
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