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You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in
the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE O I L FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
r
n
\
.'F
+ l o o
- - .
+80
+60
- - .
+40
- .
-
+ 2 0
- .
-
0
- - '
/
7
' C
t
38
t
27
f
16
t 4
- 7
-18
LOOK
FOR
ONE OF THESE
LABELS
SAE 1 o w - 3 ~
PREFERRED
above
0°F
COLD
WEATHER
DO
NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However,
you can use S A E 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60
O F
(16 C)
before your next oil change. When it's very cold, you should use SAE
5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other viscosity oils, such as S A E 1OW-40 or S A E 2OW-50.
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