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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
ENGINE OILS
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BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT
THE
LOWEST
SAE WSCORTT G R A M OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
).
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8
7
6
I -
/
I -
I
I
SAL 5W-30
PREFERRED
LOOK
FOR T H I S
SYMBOL
I
SAL
I
1OW-30
COLD
WEATHER
DO
NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL
NOT
RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart,
S A E
5W-30
is best for
your
vehicl'e. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going
to be 0°F
(-
18
O
C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as S A E 20W-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
Y3tarburst" 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.
If you are
in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29"C), consider using either
an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAEi OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier
cold
starting and better protection for
your
engine
at extremely low temperatures.
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