Part D: Recommended Fluids - Page 316

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Part D: Recommended Fluids 
and Lubricants

NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from 
your dealer.

USAGE

FLUID/LUBRICANT

Engine Oil

Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only GM
Goodwrench

R

 DEX

-

COOL

R

 or

Havoline

R

 DEX

-

COOL

R

Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.

Hydraulic Brake
System

Delco Supreme 11

R

 Brake Fluid

(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT

-

3 Brake Fluid).

USAGE

FLUID/LUBRICANT

Windshield
Washer Solvent

GM Optikleen

R

 Washer Solvent

(GM Part No. 1051515) 
or equivalent.

Power Steering
System

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884 

-

 1 pint,

1050017 

-

 1 quart, or equivalent).

Automatic
Transaxle

DEXRON

R

-

III Automatic

Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock
Cylinders

Multi

-

Purpose Lubricant,

Superlube

R

 (GM Part 

No. 12346241 or equivalent).

Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl

Lubriplate

R

 Lubricant Aerosol

(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC

-

LB.

Hood and Door
Hinges

Multi

-

Purpose Lubricant,

Superlube

R

 (GM Part 

No. 12346241 or equivalent).

Weatherstrip
Conditioning

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).