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 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
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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The vehicle has the following
airbags:
A frontal airbag for the driver.
A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger.
The vehicle may have the following
airbags:
A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the driver.
A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the front outboard
passenger.
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Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pins
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Fig. 474: Locking Pin And Wrench
Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner.
NOTE: The drive belt tensioner must always be in a pre-tensioned
state.
Move the driv