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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OI L S
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GNRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
c
"F
+
100
-
+
80
-
+ 6 0 -
+40
-
+ 2 0
-
0 -
COLD
WEATHER
7
"C
+
38
t
27
t
16
t 4
- 7
-
18
I
SAE 5W-30
LOOK
FOR MIS
SYMBOL
SAE
-
I
1OW-30
PREFERRED
above
0°F
(-18%)
W
NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine
As shown in the chart, if you have the 3800 engine, SAE
1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use
SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (16OC)
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 SAE 20W-50.
6-17
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