9–4 SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA
ENGINE OIL
API Classifications of Engine Oil
The American Petroleum Institute classifies
engine oils according to their performance
quality. Always use oil rated API-SJ (ILSAC
GF-II) or better.
Engine
The viscosity should be selected according to outside temperature. Do not switch to
a different viscosity in the event of brief temperature fluctuations.
HOTTER
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COLDER
SAE 5 W-40
°C
-30
-20
-10
°F
-20
0
20
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: RECOMMANDED OIL
SAE 20 W-50
SAE 15 W-50
SAE 15 W-40
SAE 10 W-40
SAE 10 W-30
SAE 5 W-30
0
10
20
30
40
40
60
80
100
50
120