RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

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