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Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos™ specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos™ certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos™ certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Hydraulic Brake SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM P/N 88863461
Windshield WasherOptikleen® Washer Solvent
Hydraulic Power Steering SystemDEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission - 2.8L V6 EngineAW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid GM P/N 19256039 (Global GM P/N 119256039)
Automatic Transmission - 3.0L V6 EngineDEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Chassis LubricationChassis Lubricant GM P/N 12377985 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Key Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM P/N 12346293 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB
Hood, Door, and Folding Seat HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM P/N 12346241
Power Liftgate Actuator Ball JointMulti-Purpose Lubricant GM P/N 89021668
Weatherstrip ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant GM P/N 3634770 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM P/N 12345579

Maintenance Items

PartGM part numberACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
North America20897358A3147C
South America/Japan20897358A3139C
Engine Oil Filter
2.8L V6 Engine12593333PF457G
3.0L V6 Engine89017524PF48
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element13271191CF176
Spark Plug
2.8L V6 Engine1262256141-109
3.0L V61262256141-109
Wiper Blades
Driver Side - 65.0 cm (25.6 in)25979378
Passenger Side - 42.5 cm (16.7 in)25979379
Rear - 30.0 cm (11.8 in)20825882

System for calculating oil's service life, resetting

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE message will come on. Change the engine oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 3000 miles (5000 km) since last oil change.

How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System

Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system

  1. Using the Driver Information Center (DIC) MENU button and thumbwheel on the turn signal lever, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC.
  2. Press the SET/CLR button to reset the oil life at 100%.

Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows

  1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine OFF.
  2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset.

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure.