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[06blackbalt]

ok i bought a tranny cooler i know ill have to add a little bit of fluid when i install it what type of fluid does it have in it? is it dextron, an im auto btw.

[outtamymind]

it should be just regular atf.

[06blackbalt]

Originally Posted by outtamymind it should be just regular atf.

yeah thats what i thought my shop forman told me different

[outtamymind]

what did he tell you. if you want i can look up the gm p/n for the acdelco stuff just send me your vin via pm and i can look it up

[06blackbalt]

he said to go down the street to chevy and pick some up an pm will be sent

[outtamymind]

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification may be obtained from your dealer.

Usage
Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil (2.2L and 2.4L L4 engines)
Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil .

Engine Oil (2.0L L4 Supercharged engine)
The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identified with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However, not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. For the proper viscosity, see Engine Oil .

Engine Cooling System
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant .

Intercooler System (2.0L L4 Supercharged engine)
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System
Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Hydraulic Clutch System
Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Windshield Washer
Optikleen Washer Solvent.

Parking Brake Cable Guides
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Manual Transaxle (2.2L and 2.4L L4 engines)
DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on the label.

Manual Transaxle (2.0L L4 Supercharged engine)
Manual Transmission Fluid (Part No. 21018899).

Automatic Transaxle
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Manual Transaxle Shift Linkage
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Chassis Lubrication
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Weatherstrip Conditioning
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).

[06blackbalt]

thanks man

[outtamymind]

no worries. want me to run you vin to see if you have any warranty blocks i'm bored

---------- Post added at 08:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:31 PM ----------

nope no warranty block but you do have an open recall for the head impact protection

[06blackbalt]

really i didnt know that

[outtamymind]

well now ya do lol. there's another thing on there but its not important unless you get the DTC's which if you're getting those then your already at the dealer and they already know about the bulletin so no sense in gettin ya all worried.