Pontiac 2001 Firebird Owner's Manual page 267

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As in the chart shown previously, if you have the
-
5.7L V8 engine, SAE 5W
30 is best for your vehicle.
-
However, you can use SAE 10W
30 if it's going to be
0 _ F (
18 _ C) or above. These numbers on an oil
-
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
-
other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W
50.
As shown in the following chart, if you have the
-
3800 V6 engine, SAE 10W
30 is best for your vehicle.
-
However, you can use SAE 5W
30 if it's going to be
colder than 60 _ F (16 _ C) before your next oil change.
-
When it's very cold, you should use SAE 5W
30.
These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity,
or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils,
-
such as SAE 20W
50.
3800 V6 Engine
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