Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt Owner's Manual

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage
Engine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API)
(2.2L L4 Certified for Gasoline Engines
engine) starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle's
engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-15.
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
Engine Oil (2.0L Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
L4 engine) However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
see Engine Oil on page 5-15.
6-12
Fluid/Lubricant
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
Engine Cooling water and use only DEX-COOL
System Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 5-28.
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Hydraulic Brake
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
System
in Canada 89021320).
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Hydraulic
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
Clutch System
in Canada 89021320).
Windshield
Optikleen
Washer
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985,
Parking Brake
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Cable Guides
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Manual
Manual Transmission Fluid
Transmission
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
(2.2L L4
in Canada 88861801).
engine)
Fluid/Lubricant
®
®
Washer Solvent.