Chevrolet Trax: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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
Engine Coolant
- 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid)
- DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid)
- DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in Canada 19299571).
Windshield Washer
- Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Hydraulic Power Steering System
- DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission
- DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission
- Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl
- Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges
- Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning
- Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
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Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English
conversions. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants for more information.
Engine Specifications
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Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is to the
left of the steering column on the
instrument panel.
There are four positions:
(Off): Briefly turn to this
position
to turn the automatic lamp control
off or on again.
AUTO (Automatic, If Equipped):
Turns the headlamps on
automatically at normal brightness,
Jump Starting
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
They contain acid th
