Part C: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet kodiak 2004 Owner's Manual

Part C: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage
Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Engine Oil
Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Gasoline
starburst symbol. To determine the
Engine)
proper viscosity for your vehicle's
engine, see "Engine Oil" in the
Index.
Engine oil with the letters CI-4 or
CH-4 is best for your vehicle. The
CI-4 or CH-4 designation may
appear either alone or in
Engine Oil combination with other API
(DURAMAX™ designations, such as API CI-4/SL.
Diesel Engine) These letters show American
Petroleum Institute levels of quality.
To determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle's diesel engine, see
"Engine Oil" in the Index.
Fluid/Lubricant
Usage
Engine Oil See the Caterpillar
®
(Caterpillar Maintenance Manual for engine oil
Diesel Engine) recommendations.
Engine Coolant See the Caterpillar
®
(Caterpillar Maintenance Manual for engine
Diesel Engine) coolant recommendations.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
(Gasoline
water and use only
Engine &
DEX-COOL
DURAMAX™
Coolant" in the Index.
Diesel)
Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer Solvent GM Optikleen
Clutch Bearing Lubricant (GM Part
Clutch Bearing
No. 12378484 or equivalent NLGI #3
Lubricant
consistency).
Exhaust Brake High-Temperature Grease (GM Part
Ball Joint Cap No. U.S. 1051344, in Canada
Lubricant 903037) or NLGI #3 consistency.
Power Steering DEXRON
System Transmission Fluid.
Fluid/Lubricant
®
Operation &
®
Operation &
®
Coolant. See "Engine
®
Washer Solvent.
®
-III Automatic
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