For 1990-2009 cars

Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer.

Usage | Fluid/Lubricant
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Engine Oil (Engines requiring standard GM6094M) | Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. To determine the proper oil type and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" in your owner manual.
Engine Oil (Engines requiring standard GM4718M) | The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. For the proper oil type and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" in your owner manual.
Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in your owner manual.
STS and XLR: Intercooler System (4.4L V8 supercharged engine) | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake System | Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield Washer Solvent | GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Clutch System | Corvette and CTS: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. 88958860, Super DOT-4 brake fluid. Except Corvette and CTS: Delco Supreme 11® Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Parking Brake Cable Guides | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Power Steering System (if equipped) | Except Aveo and Vibe: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184). Aveo: Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800). Vibe: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Corvette: Chassis Lubrication (Rear Toe-Link Outer Ends with Z06 or Z51 Option) | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis Lubrication | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Manual Transmission | Corvette, G5, 2.2L Cobalt, 2.4L Cobalt: Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800). CTS, Aveo, Solstice: Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 89021806). 2.0L Cobalt: Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 21018899). Vibe: Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12346190) or SAE 75W-90 GL-5 gear oil.
Automatic Transmission | Except Aveo and Vibe: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Aveo and Vibe: T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88900925).
SRX: Front and Rear Axle | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677) meeting GM Specification 9986115.
STS: Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677) meeting GM Specification 9986115.
CTS, STS, and Solstice: Rear Axle | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677) meeting GM Specification 9986115.
SRX and STS: Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) | Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800).
Vibe: Clutch Linkage Pivot Points | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Aveo, Cobalt, G5, Vibe: Manual Transmission Shift Linkage | Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
CTS and Vibe: Floor Shift Linkage | Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM Part No. 12346241).
Corvette, CTS, XLR, Solstice: Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677) meeting GM Specification 9986115. With a complete drain and refill, add 4 ounces (118 ml), or 6.4 ounces (190 ml) for Corvette Z06 models, of Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No. 1052358). See "Rear Axle" in your owner manual.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl | Lubriplate® Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges and Body Lubrication | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM Part No. 12346241).
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Weatherstrip Squeaks (SRX) | Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287).