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The numbers in
the
middle
of
the
API Service
label
tell
you
the
oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your
vehicle according
to
this
cha
rt:
Ambient
Temperature
~~=
-20
0
20
40
6()
80
100'
F
-30
-20
-10
o
10
20
30
40C
An oil with a viscosity
of
5
W
-
30
is
preferred for
improved
fuel
economy and year-round
protection
in
the vehicle. You may use a 10 W
-
30 oil if
the
climate in
your
area
is limited to the
temperature range
shown
on
the
chart.
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
API SERVICE LABEL
4.
Run the engine for more than
th
ree
minutes, then
check
for oil leakage.
Oil Filter
Replacement
CAUTION:
After the engine has been
run,
the exhaust
pipes will
be
hot; be careful when working around the
exhaust manifold.
1.
Remo
ve
the
oil
filter
with the special oil filter
wrench.
2.
Inspect the threads and rubber
seal on
the new
filter.
W
ipe
off
the seat on
the
engine block,
then
apply a
light coat
of
oil
to
the filter rubber seal.
NOTE: Use only filters with
a
built-in bypass
system.
Inspect threads and
rubber
surfac
e.
Apply
oil
to rubber
seal
before
installing.
(cont'd)
8-5
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