Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Application Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transaxle DEXTRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid
Carrier Assembly-Differential, Rear Drive Module and Transfer Case Power Transfer Unit VersaTrak Fluid GM P/N US 12378514 (Canadian P/N 88901045)
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant.
Engine Oil Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines Starburst symbol.
Hinges Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N US 12346241 (Canadian P/N 10953474) or equivalent.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 (Canadian P/N 992723) or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI#2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System Delco® Supreme II Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT P/N 3 Brake Fluid
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N US 12346241 (Canadian P/N 993294) or equivalent.
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM P/N US 1052884 (Canadian P/N 993294) or equivalent.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N US 12345579 (Canadian P/N 1974984) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or equivalent
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