RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
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c16
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WEATHER
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1OW-30
SA€ 5W-30
PREFERRED
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, SAE
5W--3ij
is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going
to be 0°F
(-
18
O
C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity,
or
thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as
S A E
2OW-50.
NOTICE:
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Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
"Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result
i n
engine damagr ot
covered by your warranty.
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GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
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