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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011
11-8 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an
Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax Diesel Supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10‑20.
Hydraulic Brake System
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Hydraulic Clutch System
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Windshield Washer Optikleen
®
Washer Solvent.
Power Steering System
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®
-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.