Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
| Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil | Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 oils that meet the requirements of the dexos1 specification is recommended for non-dry sump equipped engines. GM recommends SAE 5W-30 Mobil 1® engine oils that meet the requirements of the dexos1 specification for its dry sump equipped engines. For track events or competitive driving, use Mobil 1® 15W-50 engine oil. In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29 °C (-20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil that meets the requirements of the dexos1 specification may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Engine Coolant | 40/60 coolant/water mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. |
| Hydraulic Brake System | DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). |
| Windshield Washer | Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. |
| Hydraulic Clutch System | Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571, Super DOT-4 brake fluid. |
| Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Manual Transmission | Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). |
| Automatic Transmission | DEXRON®-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925, in Canada 19300537). |
| Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
| Rear Axle | DEXRON® LS Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). |
| Electronic Limited-Slip Differential Actuator (Z51 Only) | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
| Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) 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 10953481). |