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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage
Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Transmission) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication
Engine Coolant
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. See Cooling System
0 343.
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1
full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 339.
Front and Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines
See your dealer.
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System
DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. See Brake Fluid 0 351.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Fuel
Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive)
Windshield Washer
DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
