When To Change Engine Oil - Oldsmobile Bravada 2002 Owner's Manual

As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W
your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W
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going to be 0 F ( 18 C) or above. These numbers on
an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W
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.
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GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
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20 F ( 29 C), consider using either an SAE 5W
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
6-14
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30 is best for
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30 if it's
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50.
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30
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30 oil. Both will provide
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good
performance and engine protection.

When to Change Engine Oil

Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know
when to change your engine oil. This is not based on
mileage, but on engine revolutions and engine operating
temperature. When the computer has calculated that the
oil needs changing, the GM Oil Life System
indicate that a change is necessary. The mileage between
oil and filter changes will vary depending on how you
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drive your vehicle usually between 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) and 12,000 miles (20 000 km) since
your last oil and filter change. Under severe conditions,
the system may come on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km).
Never drive your vehicle more than 12,000 miles
(20 000 km) or 12 months (whichever occurs first)
without an oil change.
The system won't detect dust in the oil. So, if you
drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil
and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner.
Remember to reset the CHANGE ENG OIL light
whenever the oil is changed.
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