Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber, or specification can be obtained from yourdealer/retailer.Usage Fluid/LubricantEngine OilThe engine requires a specialengine oil meeting GM StandardGM4718M. Oils meeting thisstandard can be identified assynthetic, and should also beidentified with the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API) Certifiedfor Gasoline Engines starburstsymbol. However, not all syntheticAPI oils with the starburst symbolwill meet this GM standard. Lookfor and use only an oil that meetsGM Standard GM4718M. For theproper viscosity, see Engine Oil onpage 6-16.Engine CoolingSystem50/50 mixture of clean, drinkablewater and use only DEX-COOL®Coolant. See Engine Coolant onpage 6-24.Usage Fluid/LubricantIntercoolerSystem(4.4L V8Superchargedengine)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkablewater and use only DEX-COOL ®Coolant.Hydraulic BrakeSystemDelco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid orequivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.WindshieldWasher Optikleen® Washer Solvent.Power SteeringSystemGM Power Steering Fluid(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,in Canada 89021186).XLR-V: ChassisLubrication(Rear Toe-LinkOuter Ends)Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, inCanada 88901242) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2,Category LB or GC-LB.AutomaticTransmissionDEXRON®-VI AutomaticTransmission Fluid.7-11
