power steering CHEVROLET KODIAK 2006 User Guide

Part C: 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
(Gasoline
Engine)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
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” in the
Index.
Engine Oil
(DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine)Engine oil with the letters CI-4 or
CH-4 is best for your vehicle. The
CI-4 or CH-4 designation may
appear either alone or in
combination with other API
designations, such as API CI-4/SL.
These letters show American
Petroleum Institute levels of quality.
To determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s diesel engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
Engine Oil
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar
®Operation &
Maintenance Manual for engine oil
recommendations.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar
®Operation &
Maintenance Manual for engine
coolant recommendations.
Engine Coolant
(Gasoline
Engine &
DURAMAX
®
Diesel)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
(Gas and DURAMAX®Engines) on
page 5-38orEngine Coolant
(Caterpillar
®Diesel Engines) on
page 5-40.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Clutch Bearing
LubricantClutch Bearing Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12378484 or
equivalent NLGI #3 consistency).
Exhaust Brake
Ball Joint Cap
LubricantHigh-Temperature Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 903037) or NLGI #3
consistency.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
Transmission
(Except ZF
6-Speed)Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345724, in
Canada 10953510).
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-35
Alarm and Automatic Shutdown.....................2-20
Battery.......................................................5-58
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-40
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-38
Checks Before Operating..............................2-24
Coolant..............................................5-38, 5-40
Coolant Heater............................................2-26
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................2-27
Exhaust.....................................................2-45
Exhaust Restrictor.......................................2-22
Fan Breakage............................................... 5-5
Fan Noise..................................................5-47
High Idle System.........................................2-21
Oil .....................................................5-24, 5-28
Oil Life System...........................5-31, 5-33, 5-34
Overheating................................................5-40
Overspeed Warning Light..............................3-40
Reduced Power Light...................................3-42
Shutdown Warning Light...............................3-40
Speed Limiter.............................................3-28
Starter Over-Crank Protection........................2-12
Starting Your Diesel.....................................2-15
Starting Your Gasoline..................................2-13Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-6
Exhaust Brake Indicator Light...........................3-41
Exhaust Restrictor...........................................2-22
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-35
Filter Minder Gage..........................................3-46
Finish Damage...............................................5-89
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-67
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flat Tire........................................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-36
Manual Transmission....................................5-37
Power Steering...........................................5-47
Windshield Washer......................................5-48
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-35, 5-65
Front Axle......................................................5-66
Front Wheel Bearings with Oil-Filled Hubs..........5-73
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Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-19
Outside
Convex Mirrors............................................2-48
Heated Mirrors............................................2-48
Manual Mirrors............................................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-47
Overspeed Warning Light.................................3-40
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-89
Parking.........................................................2-40
Air Brake....................................................2-42
Hydraulic Brakes.........................................2-40
Over Things That Burn.................................2-45
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure................2-41
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-28
PartC-Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-33
PartD-Maintenance Record...........................6-35
Passing.........................................................4-16Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Electrical System.........................................5-93
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-42
Steering Fluid.............................................5-47
Windows...................................................... 2-9
Power Take-Off (PTO).....................................2-35
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure...................2-41
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-14
R
Radios..........................................................3-48
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-50
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-65
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-67
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-66
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-59
Setting the Time..........................................3-49
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-64
Understanding Reception..............................3-64
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