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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 (preferable distilled) and
good quality Ethylene Glycol Base
Coolant (GM Part No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. See
“Engine Coolant” in the Index.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic
Brake System
Delco Supreme 11
R
Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 Brake Fluid).
Windshield
Washer Solvent
GM Optikleen
R
Washer
Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Hydraulic
Clutch System
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345347 or
equivalent DOT
-3 Brake Fluid).
Power
Steering System
DEXRON
R
-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
Transaxle
GM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12346190
- 1 quart)
or SAE 75W
-90 GL-5 Gear Oil.
Automatic
Transaxle
DEXRON
R
-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
Cylinders
Multi-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
R
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).