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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
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. SAE 5W-30 GM P/N 19293000 (Canadian P/N 19286321) is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.
Engine Coolant Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of deionized water and DEX-COOL® Coolant GM P/N 12346290 (Canadian P/N 10953464) available at your dealer.
High Voltage Battery Cooling System Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of deionized water and DEX-COOL® Coolant GM P/N 88863460 (Canadian P/N 10953456) available at your dealer.
Power Electronics Cooling System Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of deionized water and DEX-COOL® Coolant GM P/N 88863460 (Canadian P/N 10953456) available at your dealer.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM P/N 88863461 (Canadian P/N 88863462)
Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 (Canadian P/N 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Electric Drive Unit DEXRON®-VI GM P/N 88861003 (Canadian P/N 88861004)
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474)
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 89021668 (Canadian P/N 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Hood, Hatch, and Rear Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474)
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM P/N 3634770 (Canadian P/N 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579 (Canadian P/N 10953481)