| Every manufacturer has specific recommendations for fluids and lubricants used in their cars. Note: This chart is an attempt to cover all vehicles. Please refer to your owner's manual for factory-recommended lubricants. |
| Part |
Lubricant |
| Engine |
Engine oil API service rated SJ (gasoline engines) or CD (diesel engines). Viscosity determined by anticipated temperatures before next oil change or as recommended by the manufacturer. |
| Automatic transmission |
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF): Dexron 1110 / Mercon or Type F |
| Manual transmission/transaxle |
SAE 80W-90 gear lubricant (API-GL4), ATF or engine oil. Refer to the owner's manual for specific fluid requirements. |
| Transfer case |
SAE 80W-90 gear lubricant (API-GL4), ATF or engine oil. Refer to the owner's manual for specific fluid requirements. |
| Power steering pump |
Power steering fluid or ATF. Refer to owner's manual for specific fluid recommendations. |
| Conventional drive axle |
SAE 80W-90 through 90W-140 gear lubricant (API-GL4 minimum). Refer to the owner's manual for specific fluid requirements. |
| Limited slip drive axle |
SAE 80W-90 through 90W-140 gear lubricant (API-GL5). Refer to the owner's manual for specific fluid requirements. NOTE: Special limited slip additive may be required. |
| Wheel bearings |
High melting point, long fiber wheel bearing grease. |
| Brake master cylinder |
Heavy-duty brake fluid meeting DOT-3 specification or as noted on the cap. |
| Clutch master cylinder |
Heavy-duty brake fluid meeting DOT-3 specification or as noted on the cap. |
| Manual steering gear, suspension,ball joints, U-joints, clutch and gearshift linkage, steering linkage and other chassis lubrication points |
Lithium-based, multi-purpose chassis lubricant |
| Doors, hood, trunk and tailgate locks, seat tracks, parking brake |
White grease |
| Accelerator linkage, door hinges, trunk and hood hinge |
SAE 30 engine oil |
| Lock cylinders |
Silicone spray lubricant or thin oil applied to key and inserted in lock |
| Weather stripping |
Silicone spray lubricant |