Chevrolet 2003 Malibu Owner's Manual page 224

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the starburst symbol.
This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by
the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use
any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
If you choose to perform
the engine oil change
service yourself, be sure
the oil you use has
the starburst symbol
on the front of the oil
container. If you have
your oil changed for you,
be sure the oil put into
your engine is American
Petroleum Institute certified
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for gasoline engines.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the viscosity chart.
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
HOT
WEATHER
7
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100
-
t
80
+
60 -
+
40
-
+ 20
0 -
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COLD
t
38
t 27
+
16
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18
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, -
I-
SAE 5W-30
LOOK
FOR T H I S
SYMBOL
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SAE
J
1OW-30
ACCEPTABLE
AVAILABLE
IF 5W-30 IS NOT
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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