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NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with 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.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29*C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is
ready
to advise if
you think
something should
be
added.
When to Change Engine Oil
If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city
maintenance schedule:
0
Most trips are less than
5
to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This
is
particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-md-go traffic).
0
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
0
The vehicle is used for delivery s'ervice, police, taxi
Driving und'er these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner, If any one of these is true €or your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every 3,000 miles (5 000
km)
or 3 months
--
whichever
occurs first. (See "Change Oil Indicator" in the Index.)
If none of them is true, use the long triphighway
maintenance
schedule. Change
th'e oil and filter
every
7,500 miles (12 500
k m )
or 12 months
--
whichever
occurs first, Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
(See "Change Oil Indicator" in the Index.)
your vehicle.
or other commercial application,
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