
Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada/Mexico-
9159327) - 2016 - CRC - 5/12/15
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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, see the
recommended fluids and lubricants 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
Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1
™
specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See
Engine Oil
0
265
.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
coolant.
See
Engine Coolant
0
272
.
Hydraulic Brake System
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Clutch System
DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in
Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer
Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Automatic Transmission
DEXRON
®
-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission
DEXRON
®
-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Floor Shift Linkage
Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.