Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

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

USAGE

FLUID/LUBRICANT

 

 

Engine Oil

Engine Oil with the American

 

Petroleum Institute Certified

 

For Gasoline Engines starburst

 

symbol of the proper viscosity.

 

To determine the preferred

 

viscosity for your vehicle's engine,

 

see ªEngine Oilº in the Index.

 

 

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean,

 

drinkable water and use only

 

GM GoodwrenchR DEX-COOLR

 

or HavolineR DEX-COOLR

 

Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº

 

in the Index.

 

 

yellow blue

USAGE

FLUID/LUBRICANT

 

 

Hydraulic

Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid

Brake System

(GM Part No. 12377967 or

 

equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).

 

 

Windshield

GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent

Washer Solvent

(GM Part No. 1051515) or

 

equivalent.

 

 

Parking Brake

Chassis Lubricant (GM Part

Cable Guides

No. 12377985 or equivalent) or

 

lubricant meeting requirements

 

of NLGI # 2, Category LB

 

or GC-LB.

Power

GM Power Steering Fluid

Steering System

(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,

 

1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent).

Automatic

DEXRONR-III Automatic

Transaxle

Transmission Fluid.

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Buick 2000 manual Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants, Usage FLUID/LUBRICANT