Automatic transfer case fluid AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM P/N 12378508)
Automatic transfer case (Diesel Engine)
Automatic transfer case fluid (GM P/N 12378396)
Transfer Case (pickup)
DEXRON®-lll, Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic transmission
DEXRON®-lll, Automatic Transmission Fluid
Door and seat hinges
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis lubrication
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine coolant
50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only GM Goodwrench® DEX-COOL® or Havoline® DEX-COOL® coolant.
Diesel engine oil
Engine oil with the letters CH-4 or CG-4 is best for this vehicle. The CH-4 or CG-4 designation may appear either alone, or in combination with other API designations, such as API CH-4/SJ, CG-4/SH or CH-4/CG-4/SJ. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) level of quality.
Floor shift linkage
Lubriplate ® Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB.
expand_moreFront axle
S4WD
SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM P/N 1052271 or equivalent).
Four-wheel drive
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM part No. 12378261) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.
Front axle drive shaft spline or one-piece drive shaft spline (two-wheel drive with automatic transmission)
Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830.
Hood hinges
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube ® (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Hood Latch, pivots, and release pawl
Lubriplate ® Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Key lock cylinders
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).
Manual transfer case
DEXRON®-lll Automatic Transmission Fluid
expand_moreManual transmission
5-speed transmission with low gear (MW3)
GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12346190-1 qt.) or equivalent SAE 75W-85 GL-4 gear oil.
5-speed transmission without low gear (MG5)
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349 or equivalent).
6-speed transmission
TransSynd ™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Par No. 12378515).
Outer tailgate handle pivot points
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).
Parking Brake Cable Guides
Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requiremetns of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Power steering system
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM P/N 1052884 -1 pint, 1050017 -1 quart, or equivalent).
Weatherstrip conditioning
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM P/N 12345579 or equivalent).
Windshield washer solvent
GM Optikleen ® Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Weatherstrip squeaks
Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube ® (GM Part No. 12371287 or equivalent).
Tailgate handle pivot points, hinges, latch bolt and linkage
Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube® (GM P/N 12346241 or equivalent).
Rear axle
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant, GM Part No. 12378261 (in Canada use Part No. 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115.
Rear drive line center spline
Chassis Lubricant (GM Par No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Chevrolet recommendations and specifications for oil and fluid for 2001 Silverado 3500 HD.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Chevrolet warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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