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FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARIING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
-
O F
"C
100-
-
t38
+80-
-
+ 2 7
+ 6 0 -
-
+ 1 6
+ 4 0 -
-
+ 4
+ 2 0 - - - 7
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COLD
WEATHER
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.-
e
IF NEITHER SAE SW-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS
ARE
AVAILABLE, SAE
30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE
40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES
C)
DO NOT USE SAE
2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
3800 V6: Oil Viscosity Chart
3800 V6 Engine
As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going
to be colder than 60
O F
(
16
O
C) 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.
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.
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