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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos™ certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos™ certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM P/N 88862828 (Canadian P/N 88862829)
Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Axle Castrol© SAF Carbon Modified SAE 75W/85 API GL5 Differential Oil GM P/N 92184900
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474)
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474)
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM P/N 3634770 (Canadian P/N 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 (Canadian P/N 992887)