What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use - Chevrolet 2008 Equinox Owner's Manual

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

Look for three things:
•
GM6094M
Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting
GM Standard GM6094M. Look for and use only an
oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
•
SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is
best for your vehicle. If you are in an area of
extreme cold, where the temperature falls
below 20°F ( 29°C), it is recommended that you
use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an
SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting
and better protection for the engine at extremely low
temperatures.
These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils
such as SAE 20W-50.
•
American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol
Look for this information on the oil container, and use
only those oils that are identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol
on the front of the oil container.
Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
Oils meeting these
requirements should have
the starburst symbol on
the container. This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certified by the
American Petroleum
Institute (API).
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