Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

Engine Oil

Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the properSAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.

Hydraulic Brake System

DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM-P/N-88862806 (Canadian-P/N-88863462)

Windshield Washer

Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

Hydraulic Power Steering System – V6 Engines Only

DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid

Transfer Case – All-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM-P/N-12346241 (Canadian-P/N-10953474)

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl

Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM-P/N-89021668 (Canadian-P/N-89021674) or lubricantmeeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB

Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube GM-P/N-12346241 (Canadian-P/N-10953474)

Power Liftgate Actuator Ball Joint

Multi-Purpose Lubricant GM-P/N-89021668 (Canadian-P/N-89021674)

Weatherstrip Conditioning

Weatherstrip Lubricant GM-P/N-3634770 (Canadian-P/N-10953518) or Dielectric SiliconeGrease GM-P/N-12345579 (Canadian-P/N-10953481)