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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGI N E OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL
FOR
THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
FOR
THlS
SYMBOL '3
HOT
WEATHER
y
"F
t
100-
+
80
-
+ell-
+ 4 0 -
t
20
-
0 -
7
"C
+
38
+
27
+
16
.
+ 4
. - 7
-
18
WEATHER
SaE
5w-30
I
I
SAE
lMIy-30
PREFERBED
above 0°F
(-18T)
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR A N Y OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, if you have the 3.4L engine,
SAE 1OW-30
is best for your vehicle. However, you can
use S A E
5w-30
if it's going to be colder
than
60°F
(
16
O
C) before your next oil change. When it's very cold,
you should use S A E 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
recommended oil can result in engine damage
not covered by yom warranty.
L
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 think something should be added.
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