Engine oil and filter
Match both the oil grade and specification to this engine. Check the refill conditions before buying oil, then use the dipstick to confirm the final level.
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Owner maintenance and common replacements
Factory intervals, fitment limits, tools, fluids, torque information, and common home-service searches.
← Back to specificationsConfiguration-specific service and fitment facts
These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 5W-30 preferred; SAE 10W-30 only at 0°F (-18°C) or above Verified
- Engine oil specification
- GM4718M; API starburst-certified oil Verified
- Engine oil refill with filter
- 6.4 US qt Verified
- Coolant specification
- DEX-COOL mixed 50/50 with clean water Verified
- Brake fluid
- Delco Supreme 11 DOT 3 or equivalent Verified
- Power steering fluid
- GM synthetic power-steering fluid Verified
- Spark plug specification
- ACDelco 41-931 or equivalent Verified
- Spark plug gap
- 0.06 in Verified
- Engine coolant capacity
- 12.9 US qt Verified
- Manual transmission fluid
- DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid Verified
- Oil filter applications
- ACDelco PF44 or equivalent Verified
- Driver-side front blade application
- Bosch EVO22 Verified
- Passenger-side front blade application
- Bosch EVO22 Verified
- Front wheel
- 17 × 8.5 in Verified
- Rear wheel
- 18 × 9.5 in Verified
- Front tire
- P245/45ZR17 Verified
- Rear tire
- P275/40ZR18 Verified
Brake fluid and inspection
Check the reservoir and inspect any low level, warning light or changed pedal feel before driving. Repeated topping-up is not a repair.
VerifiedEngine coolant
Check the reservoir level with the engine cold and investigate repeated coolant loss. Coolant type and replacement procedure matter as much as capacity.
VerifiedManual transmission fluid
Match the fluid to the exact transmission, not just the vehicle model. A drain-and-refill amount differs from the total dry capacity.
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Use the engine-specific plug type. Check the service schedule and inspect ignition faults before replacing parts.
VerifiedWiper blades and washer fluid
Replace damaged or streaking blades after checking that the glass and rubber are clean. Confirm the driver/passenger lengths and connector before ordering.
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