Chevrolet 1999 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 235

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As shown in the chart, if you have the 3100 V6 engine,
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SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can
30 if it's going to be 0 _ F ( 18 _ C) or
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use SAE 10W
above. These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils,
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such as SAE 20W 50.
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