What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use - Oldsmobile 2002 Alero Owner's Manual

3400 V6 Engine
The 3400 V6 engine oil fill cap is near the front of the
engine, behind the radiator.
See "Engine Compartment Overview" in the Index for
more information on location.
Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you're through.
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the starburst symbol.
This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by
the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any
oil which does not carry this starburst symbol.
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the following chart:
If you change your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the starburst symbol on the
front of the oil container. If
you have your oil changed
for you, be sure the oil put
into your engine is
American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.