Rear
Axle
When to
Check
and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
How
to
Check
Lubricant
If the level
is
below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom
of
the filler plug hole,
What
to
Use
Standard Differential
Use
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No.
12345977)
or SAE
80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.
Limited-Slip Differential
To
add lubricant when the level is low, use Axle
Lubricant (GM
Part
No.
12345977).
To
completely refill
after draining, add 4 ounces
(1
18
ml) of Limited-Slip
Differential Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No.
1052358).
Then
fill
to
the
bottom
of
the
filler plug
hole
with
Axle
Lubricant
(GM
Part
No.
12345977).
Engine
Coolant
The cooling
s
stem in your vehicle is filled with
new
DEX-COOL
8
engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for
5
years
or
150,000
miles
(240
000
km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL’ extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how
to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating or if you need to add coolant
to your radiator, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
A
50150
mixture’ of water and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down
to
-34°F
(-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to
265°F
(129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
e
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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