Suzuki 2008 XL7 Owner's Manual page 173

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Recommended SAE viscosity grade
engine oils
HOT WEATHER
LOOK FOR THIS
SYMBOL AND
STANDARD
GM6094M
SAE 5W-30
DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40, SAE 20W-50
OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
NOT RECOMMENDED
COLD WEATHER
Look for three things:
• GM6094M
Your vehicle's engine requires oil meet-
ing standard GM6094M. Look for and
use only an oil that meets standard
GM6094M.
• SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE
5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
These numbers on an oil container show
its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-
50.
• Oils meeting these requirements should
have the starburst symbol on the con-
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tainer. This symbol indicates that the oil
has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Look for this information on the oil con-
tainer, and use only those oils that are
identified as meeting standard GM6094M
and have the starburst symbol on the front
of the oil container.
SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
CAUTION
Use only engine oil identified as
meeting standard
showing the American Petroleum
Institute Certified
Engines starburst symbol. Failure to
use the recommended oil can result
in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
If you are in an area of extreme cold,
where the temperature falls below –20°F
(–29°C), it is recommended that you use
808500
either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an
SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide easier cold
starting and better protection for the
engine at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recom-
mended oils with the starburst symbol that
meet standard GM6094M are all you need
for good performance and engine protec-
tion.
GM6094M and
For Gasoline
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