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Service and Appearance Care
Recommended SAE Viscosity
Grade Engine Oils
For best fuel economy and cold starting,
select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil
for the expected temperature range.
HOT
WEATHER
J
SAE 5W-30
PREFERRED
COLD
WEATHER
I F
NllTHER 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).
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED.
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NO? 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 1OW-30 if it's
going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above.
These numbers on an oii container
show its viscosity, or thickness. Do
not use other viscosity oils such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
If you cannot find oils with the new
"starburst" symbol on the front of the
container, you should look for and use
oils containing the following three
things:
0
0
0
SH or SG
"SH" or "SG" must be on the oil
container, eithet by itself or
combined with other quality
designations, such as "SWCD,"
"SH, SG, CD," "SGKD," etc.
These letters show American
Petroleum Institute (API) levels of
quality.
SAE 5W-30
Energy Conserving I1
Oils with these words on the
container will help you save fuel.
These three things are usually
included in a doughnut shaped logo
(symbol) on most containers. If you
cannot find oils with the "starburst"
symbol, you should look for oils
with the doughnut shaped symbol,
containing the three things noted
above.
NOTICE:
If you use oils that do not have
either the "starburst" symbol or an
API SH or SG designation, you can
cause 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
Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you
think something should be added.
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