Recommended Fluids And Lubricants - Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Owner's Manual

Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush
any corrosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with
a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel
engine, see the maintenance schedule section in
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the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement.
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 American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
Engine Oil
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle's
engine, see Engine Oil (Gasoline
Engine) on page 508.
644
Fluid/Lubricant
Usage
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Engine Coolant
coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 520.
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Hydraulic Brake Delco
System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
GM Optikleen
Washer
GM Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
System
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic DEXRON
Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Key Lock
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
Cylinders
in Canada 10953474).
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
Floor Shift
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
Linkage
meeting requirements of NLGI #2
Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Chassis
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
Lubrication
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Fluid/Lubricant
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Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
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Washer Solvent.
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-VI Automatic