Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage | Fluid/Lubrican |
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. See Engine Oil . |
Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant.
See Engine Coolant . |
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid) | DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). |
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid) | DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88958860, in Canada 88901244). |
Windshield Washer | Optikleen® Washer Solvent. |
Hydraulic Power Steering System | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Automatic Transmission (2.4L Engine) | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine) | Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040). |
Manual Transmission | Castrol BOT 0402 Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88862472, in Canada 88862473). |
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
Hood and Door Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). |
See also:
Collision Parts
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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room arou ...
Climate Control Influence on eAssist Operation and Fuel Economy (If
Equipped)
The climate control system is
dependent upon other vehicle
systems for heat and power input.
Certain climate control settings can
lead to higher fuel usage and/or
fewer auto stops.
The follo ...