transmission fluid BUICK SKYLARK 1993 Owners Manual

Section 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
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or
equivalent for API service SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
proper viscosity. The
“SG’
designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such as
“SGICC,”
66~~/~~,991 or
“SF,SG,CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to GM Specification 1825M or
approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
~~
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535) or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884) or
equivalent.
DEXRON@ IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No.
12345881) or equivalent.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120)’
synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil or
silicone lubricant
(GM Part No.
1052276 or 1052277).
Engine oil.
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Part 9 Index
Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 72 Antifreeze ...................................... 231
Adding Antilock Brakes
................................. 150
Brake Fluid
.................................. 236 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ............... 111
Coolant
..................................... 231 Anti-Theft Tips ................................... 70
Electrical Equipment
.......................... 257 Anti-Theft Feature. Delco Loc I1 .................... 131
Engine Oil
................................... 223 Appearance Care ................................ 249
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 243 Appearance Care and Materials ..................... 256
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
.................... 229 Armrest Storage ................................. 107
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 235 Ashtrays ....................................... 105
Additives, Engine Oil
.............................. 226 Assist Handles .................................. 107
Adjustable Ride Control
............................ 86 Audio Systems .................................. 122
Adjustment, Brake
............................... 153 Automatic Door Locks ............................. 65
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................ 28 Automatic Transaxle .............................. 77
Air Cleaner
..................................... 228 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ......................... 229
Air Conditioner
................................. 122 Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock .................... 174
Air Outlets
..................................... 120
Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of
.............. 145
Alcohol in Gasoline
.............................. 21 7 Baby, Holding a ................................. 45
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
....................... 253 Battery ........................................ 237
AM Radio Reception
............................. 122 Battery Cables, Starting With ....................... 188
AM Stereo Radio Reception
....................... 123 Battery Warning Light and Gage .................... 116
Antenna Care
................................... 134 Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a ..................... 177
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Starting Your Car if the Battery is “Dead” .............. 188
Steam From Hot (Overheated) Engine ................ 197
Steering ........................................ 154
Steering in Emergencies ........................... 155
Steering Wheel, Tilt ............................... 88
Steering Without Power Assist ..................... 154
Stereo Sound Systems ............................ 122
Storage Console ................................. 106
Storing Your Vehicle ............................. 237
Stuck. If Your Ignition Key is ....................... 73
Stuck. IfYour Car Is ............................. 213
Subscribing to Buick Product Service Publications ...... 288
Surge Tank Pressure Cap .......................... 233
Symbols on Your Car .............................. 12
Table of Contents ................................. 9
Tachometer ..................................... 1 17
Tamper-Resistant Odometer ........................ 108
Tape Player Care ................................ 133
Temperature. Engine Coolant Warning Light .......... 112
Theft ............................................ 70
Thermostat ..................................... 233
Third Gear ...................................... 78
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................... 88
Time. Setting the ......................... 125.127. 129
Tire Balance .................................... 246
Tire Chains ..................................... 248
Tire. Flat ....................................... 204
Tire Inflation ................................... 242
Tire Inspection and Rotation ....................... 243
Tire Quality Grading ............................. 245
Tires .......................................... 241
Tires. When to Replace ........................... 244
Tires. White Sidewall Cleaning ..................... 254
Torn Safety Belts ................................. 60
Torque Lock (Automatic Transaxle) ................. 174
Towing Your Buick .............................. 193
Towing a Trailer ................................. 179
Trademarks. GM ................................ 216
Traffic Lights ................................... 143
Traffic Officer .................................. 144
Trailer Brakes ................................... 182
Trailer Towing .................................. 179
Transaxle/Transmission. Automatic ................... 77
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 227
Trip Odometer .................................. 108
Trunk Release. Remote ............................ 66
Turn Signal and Headlight Beam Lever ................ 88
Turn Signal “On” Chime ............................ 90
Twisted Safety Belts .. I ............................ 35
Two Children Wearing the Same Safety Belt ............ 58
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............... 89