Engine Oil Additives - Chevrolet 1995 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual

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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAL VISCOSITV GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
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+80-
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60
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+ 4 0 -
+ 20
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16
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+ 4
- - 7
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COLD
WEATHER
SAE CW-30
PREFERRED
IF
NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use SAE low-30 if it's going
to be
0
O F
(- 18
O
C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
"Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the proper oil
can result in engine damage not covered by your
warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil)
meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
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