Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 236

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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE gNOINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAL
llscosnrr GRADE OIL
FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RAW6E.
HOT
WEATHER
/
SAE
iw-#
PREFERRED
LOOK
FOR T H I S
SYMBOL
GOLD
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR A N Y OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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 ~ i l
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as
S A E 2OW-50.
T
t
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.
GM Goodwrench@ 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
t W ssmethin~
should
be
added.
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