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I would stay with a blend or better yet just go to a full Synthetic for better performance.

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LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS:

Engine Oil

Grade 1......SEO[1]

Maximum Performance SAE 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ASLQT)

Performance Plus XL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLFQT)

Performance OE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEFQT) OE= Original Equipment

All TEMPS......5W-30

Manual Transmission,M32 (6-SPD)......GLS [2]

All TEMPS......

No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

Automatic Transmission,6T40......AF6

Low Viscosity Synthetic ATF (ATLQT)

Fluids

Clutch Fluid......HBH

AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-4 (BF4SN)

Brake Fluid......HB

AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN)

[1] Use only engine oil that is approved to the GM dexos 1 specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity range.

[2] Transmission Fluid, GM Part No. 19259104

CAPACITIES:

Engine, with filter..........4.8 quarts [1]

Oil Filter WIX 57674 Oil Filter

Cooling System, Initial Fill..........6.9 quarts

Automatic Transmission, 6T40 Initial Fill..........4.2 quarts

Automatic Transmission, Total Fill

6 speed 6T40..........9 quarts

Manual Transmission, M32 (6-SPD)..........2.7 pints

[1] After refill check oil level.

TORQUES:

Oil Drain Plug.....10 ft/lbs

Manual Transmission M32 [1]

Fill Plug 22 ft/lbs

Drain Plug 15 ft/lbs

[1] Replace fill plug with a new one.

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No, you can use conventional oil. Just make sure you use the exactly weigh as recommended by Chevrolet.

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