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Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See ªManual Transmission Fluidº in the Index.
Check for leaks. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system
and repair if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir.
See ªHydraulic Clutch Fluidº in the Index.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired at once.At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood hinges, hood latch assembly,
secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl,
door hinges, fuel door hinge, endgate hinges, outer
tailgate handle pivot points, tailgate hinges, tailgate
mounted spare tire (if equipped), glove box,
console doors, moving seat hardware and folding
seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Clutch Pushrod
to Clutch
Fork JointChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Tailgate Mounted
Spare Tire Carrier
(if equipped),
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
Points and HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. 12345579
or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with Teflon,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12371287 or equivalent).
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