Recommended lubricants and fluids
Note: the above list was recommended by the manufacturers for use at the time this manual was created. Over time and as new operating materials are developed, this list may change. Consult the manufacturer's representatives on this issue.
- Engine oil - API «recommended for use in gasoline engines»
- Viscosity - see following recommendations
- Fuel - unleaded gasoline, minimum octane number - 87
- Automatic transmission oil - DEXTRON III ATF
- Transfer Case Oil - GM AUTO TRAK II
- Differential fluid (rear and front) — Synthetic gear oil SAE 75 W - 90
- Power Steering Fluid - Synthetic Gear Oil SAE 75 W - 90
- Brake fluid - D0T3
- Coolant - 50% solution of soft water and DEX-COOL antifreeze
- Handbrake lubrication - white lithium-based grease NLGI No. 2
- Lubrication of chassis elements - special NLGI class 2 GC or GC-LB lubricant
- Lubricating door hinges, hood and tailgate - special aerosol lubricant
- Lubrication of lock cylinders - graphite lubricant in aerosol
- Hood latch lubricant - NLGI No. 2 universal grease
- Door Lock Lubricant - NLGI No. 2 Multi-Purpose Lubricant or Equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity; To improve fuel economy and engine starting efficiency in cold weather, it is necessary to use oil with a low viscosity according to the SAE standard
Volumes*
- Engine oil (including filter) — 6.62 l
- Automatic transmission (4L60E)
replacing fluid and filter - 4.73 l
dry filling, together with torque converter - 10.6 l
- Differential
front (four-wheel drive) — 2.27 l
rear - 1.48 l
- Transfer case - 1.9 l
- Cooling system - 13 l
*All values are approximate. If necessary, it is allowed to add liquid to bring its level into compliance with the norm.
Brakes
- The minimum permissible thickness of brake pads is 2.4 mm
- The minimum permissible thickness of the parking brake pads is 1.6 mm
Ignition system
- Spark plug type - AC Delco 41 -965
- Spark plug gap - 1.27 mm
- The ignition order in the cylinders is 1-5-3-6-2-4
Inline 6-cylinder engine Firing order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Tightening torques of threaded connections - Nm
- Engine oil drain plug - 26
Automatic transmission
- Casing pan bolts - 14
- Drain plug (in the presence of) — 18
- Drive belt tensioner bolt - 50
- Differential fill/drain plug
Front - 33
Rear - 47
- Transfer case fill/drain plug - 27
- Spark plugs - 18
- Wheel nuts 140
Arrangement of elements in the engine compartment 1. Brake hydraulic system reservoir; 2. Fuse/relay block; 3. Battery; 4. Neck cap for filling oil into the engine; 5. Drive belt; 6. Radiator cap; 7. Upper radiator hose; 8. Air filter housing. 9. Power steering hydraulic system reservoir; 10. Dipstick for checking the engine oil level; 11. Glass washer reservoir; 12 Cooling system expansion tank; 13. Dipstick for checking the automatic transmission oil level; 14. Spark plugs (located under the intake resonator)
Location of elements on the back of the engine compartment1. Anti-roll bar; 2. Lower radiator hose; 3. Engine oil drain plug; 4. Oil filter; 5. Bushing of the lower suspension arm; 6. Brake caliper; 7. Tie rod end; 8. Steering gear cover; 9. Automatic transmission casing tray; 10. Exhaust pipe; 11. Shock absorber/suspension spring; 12. Lower ball joint
Bottom view of the rear body 1.Resonator; 2. Shock absorber; 3. Differential drain plug; 4. Anti-roll bar; 5. Brake caliper; 6. Fuel tank; 7. Rear universal joint; 8. Silencer