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KEY TO LUBRICATION ABBREVIATIONS

NOTE: Some manufacturer lubricant names may differ from the following list. If the manufacturer does not recommend a specific lubricant, use the following.

AF Dexron-II Automatic Transmission Fluid
CC Motor Oil, API Service CC
CD Motor Oil, API Service CD
CE Motor Oil, API Service CE
CO Cod liver oil
DC Distributor Cam Lubricant
EC Ethylene Glycol Coolant
GC Wheel Bearing Grease, NLGI Classification GC
GF-1 Motor oil, API Service GF-1
GL-4 Gear Oil, API Service GL-4
GL-5 Gear Oil, API Service GL-5
GL-5* GL-5 Gear Oil for Limited Slip Differentials
HB Hydraulic Brake Fluid, SAE J1703, DOT-3 or 4
HBH Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Extra Heavy Duty
HP* Hypoid Gear Oil for Limited Slip or Traction-Lok Differentials
LM Lithium Multipurpose Grease
PC Carburetor Cleaner
SF Motor Oil, API service SF
SG Motor Oil, API service SG
SH Motor Oil, API service SH