1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 325
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Power Steering System FLUIDLUBRICANT GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). ~ ~~~~~ I USAGE I Engine Oil FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" in the Index. Automatic Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Fluid.Transaxle Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Multi-Puoselubricant, Superlube (GM Part % No. 12346241 or equivalent). 1 GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. I Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL or Havoline@ DEX-COOL coolant. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index. TM TM Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Door and Multi-pu lubricant, ose Hinges Superlube % (GM No. Part 1234624 1 or equivalent). Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme l l @ Brake Fluid System (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Weatherstrip Conditioning Part I Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM No. 12345579 or equivalent). I See "Replacement Parts" in the Index for recommended replacement filters and spark plugs. 7-42