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dexos is a GM proprietary engine oil specification that has been designed to:
Further improve fuel economy (to meet
future Corporate Average Fuel Economy,
CAFE, requirements) and fuel economy
retention through improved viscometric
properties that create less friction in the
engine, which allows the oil to maintain its fuel economy benefits
throughout the longer life of the oil
GF-5 Standard
IN THIS ISSUE
GM dexos Engine Oil Increases
Engine Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Ensure worldwide availability of equal quality oil while reducing the duplication of a large number of internal GM engine oil specifications, replacing GM
specifications GM-LL-A-025, GM6094M and GM4718M
dexos1 also is backward compatible for older vehicles; however, the owner
manual oil specification in prior model years remains acceptable.
Training Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cold Weather Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Consumers today have expressed that they want choices for automotive
parts and service that fit their priorities and budgets from economy to
professional grades in the same way that products in other sectors are
sold. To make it easier for customers to identify which ACDelco product will
meet their performance expectations as well as their budget, ACDelco has
introduced a new tiered branding strategy.
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Fuel Economy
Since CAFE standards were first
introduced in 1974, the fuel economy
of cars has more than doubled, while
the fuel economy of light trucks has
increased by more than 50%.
Proposed CAFE standards call for a
continuation of increased fuel economy in new cars and trucks. To meet
these future requirements, all aspects
of vehicle operation are being looked
at more critically than ever before.
New technology being introduced
in GM vehicles designed to address
vehicle efficiency and fuel economy
include direct injection, cam phasing,
turbo-charging and Active Fuel
Management. The demands of these
technologies on engine oil also are
taken into consideration when determining new oil specifications. Active
Fuel Management, for example, can
help to achieve improved fuel economy, however, alternately starting and
stopping cylinders puts a lot of stress
on engine oil.
dexos1 Availability
Currently, ACDelco Synthetic Blend
dexos1 5W30 engine oil is available
through the GM Oil Program in 55
gallon drums (which can be pumped
into bulk tanks). Quart-size packaged
product will be available in December
2010. Orders may be placed through
your local ACDelco oil distributor.
To meet
tough fuel econACDelco
Dealer Part
Package
omy mandates,
Short
Viscosity
Product
Number
Size
Number
the industry will
shift toward
19293000
10-9050
5W30
dexos1
Quart
lower viscosity
oils. Testing has
55 Gallon
shown that thin19293001
10-9051
5W30
dexos1
Drum
ner 0W-20 oil,
for example,
Additional information about GM
can provide as much as a 4% improvedexos engine oil is available on the
ment in fuel economy over 15W-40 oil.
GM dexos website,
dexos1 will be offered in these
www.gmdexos.com.
viscosities: SAE 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30
Thanks to Chris Crosby and
and 5W-30. dexos2 will be available
Eric Johnson
in SAE 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40.
Please check the appropriate vehicle
Publisher:
Mike DeSander
ACDelco
E-mail /
mike.desander@gm.com
Editor:
Mike Militello
ACDelco
E-mail /
michael.militello@gm.com
Technical Editor:
Mark Spencer
E-mail /
mspencer@gpworldwide.com
Production Manager:
Marie Meredith
Desktop Publishing:
5by5 Design LLC
E-mail /
dkelly@5by5dzign.com
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ACDelco service tips are intended for use by
professional technicians, not a do-it-yourselfer.
They are written to inform those technicians of
conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to
provide information that could assist in the proper
service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians
have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and
know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, it cannot be assumed that the
information applies to all vehicles or that all vehicles
will have that condition.
All materials and programs described in this
magazine are subject to change. Submission of
materials implies the right to edit and publish.
Inclusion in the publication is not necessarily an
endorsement of the individual or the company.
TechConnect is published for ACDelco by Sandy
Corporation, Troy, MI.
New Tiered
Branding Strategy
GOOD ACDelco
Advantage In some
market-driven categories,
these products offer fit,
form and function for most
makes and models similar
to OE parts, but at a more
attractive price. They provide
a competitively priced, yet
quality alternative, to
unbranded aftermarket components. ACDelco launched
this line in 2009 with brake
drums and rotors, and has
expanded it with the launch
of the Advantage friction,
wiper blades and shocks.
The benefits
of the variable
displacement
oil pump
increase
when used
with other
technologies,
such as variThe illustration shows that the
able valve
oil pump body pivots (blue lines),
timing, which
which causes the vanes (red lines)
to move. This results in just the right
operate using
volume of oil being pumped.
oil pressure.
However,
these technologies also place greater stress on the oil and
oil filter. Another reason to use the recommended OES oil
filter to help maintain oil life. Every ACDelco oil filter meets
GMs specifications to help avoid potential engine damage
from poor engine oil flow and engine lubrication.
Thanks to Bob Malone
Best GM OE service
parts feature red
packaging.
Better Professional
parts come in white
packaging.
DEF Messages
If the DEF is not refilled, the vehicles speed will be limited.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) will provide the driver
with current information about the DEF system operation and
range. These messages include:
EXHAUST FLUID RANGE: 1000 MI
EXHAUST FLUID RANGE: 300 MI
Below a range of 300 miles (500 km), the range message
or speed limiting messages will appear every time the vehicle
is started.
DEF Fill
The DEF tank fill location (identified by a blue cap) is next
to the fuel filler on GM full-size vans and on the right rear
side of the engine compartment on GM full-size trucks.
When filling the DEF tank, its important to not overfill it.
With colder weather coming, keep in mind that DEF
behaves like water and will freeze at 12F (11C) and will
expand. Adding more than the 5.3 gallon (20 liter) usable
capacity may not allow for DEF expansion if it freezes.
DEF will not be damaged by freezing, and will remain fully
usable when thawed. The fluid tank includes a DEF
pump heater, reservoir heater and line heater.
Program
Objective
Benefit
Earned
Value
Grow 2009 Q4
Purchases by
$1,000
3 Months
Free TSS
$135
Grow 2009 Q4
Purchases by
$2,500
6 Months
Free TSS
$270
TSS Benefits
The following technical tips provide repair information about specific conditions on a variety of vehicles. If you have a tough or unusual
service repair, the TSS Technical Assistance Hot Line can help. Call 1-800-825-5886, prompt #2, to speak with a technical
expert with the latest OEM information.
these conditions are found, the complete control arm assembly should be
replaced.
ACDelco offers a complete control
arm assembly with the ball joint
installed for repairs that require the
assembly due to a problem with the
control arm hole.
If only the ball joint is being replaced,
the ACDelco upper ball joint for these
vehicles must have the ball joint
housing properly indexed to the existing
control arm prior to being pressed in.
Because the ball joint is a directional
type, the swing angle of the ball joint
stud is limited in its range of motion.
Incorrect orientation of the ball joint
housing could cause premature ball
joint wear or control arm failure.
Spray GM
Super Lube on
both sides of the
latch detent lever
(slashed area,
shown with latch
and backing plate
removed).
Diagnostic Assistance
For free technical diagnostic
assistance and product information
regarding specific ACDelco products,
contact these toll-free information
hotlines staffed by ASE-certified
technicians:
Brakes 1-888-701-6169 (prompt #1)
Chassis 1-888-701-6169 (prompt #2)
Clutches 1-888-725-8625
Lift Supports 1-800-790-5438
Shocks 1-877-466-7752
Starters and Alternators
1-800-228-9672
Steering 1-866-833-5567
Wiper Blades 1-800-810-7096
To launch a Web-Based Training (WBT) course, click the WebBased Courses link to view the catalog and select a specific
course.
Course Number
Course Name
S-AC07-02.01ILT
S-AC07-03.01ILT
S-BK05-01.01ILT
Braking Systems
S-BK05-02.01ILT
S-EL06-04.02ILT
S-EL06-10.02ILT
S-EL06-11.01ILT
S-EL06-11.02ILT
S-EL06-12.01ILT
S-EL06-13.01ILT
S-EL06-14.01ILT
S-EP08-02.01ILT
S-EP08-03.01ILT
Training Schedule
Course Name
FVCT1.09V
S-EL06-01.01VCT
S-EL06-02.01VCT
S-EP08-04.01ILT
S-EL06-03.01VCT
S-EP08-05.01ILT
S-EL06-04.01VCT
S-EP08-81.01ILT
S-EM01-01.01VCT
S-EM01-02.01VCT
S-EP08-81.02ILT
S-EM01-03.01VCT
S-SS04-01.01ILT
S-SS04-01.01VCT
S-ST10-01.01ILT
If planning a
trip, take a
blanket, extrawarm clothing, a collapsible shovel, a bag of road salt and
an extra bottle of windshield-washer fluid.
Put on snow tires if driving in major snow-belt areas.
Check your vehicle's owner's manual for details and
recommended practices.
These cold weather tips as well as others for driving,
vehicle maintenance, and vehicle troubleshooting can be
found on www.acdelco.com. The vehicle tips are one more
reason for consumers to visit www.acdelco.com. While there,
they can also look up ACDelco parts information and search
for a local independent service center.
Thanks to Mike DeSander
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