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Vehicle Care
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper
operating range. Push the
dipstick all the way back in
when finished.
Selecting the Right
Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper
oil specification and viscosity
grade. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0 474.
Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils
that meet the dexos1
specification. Engine oils that
have been approved by
GM as meeting the dexos1
specification are marked with
the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the
recommended engine oil or
equivalent can result in
engine damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
For the LSY 2.0L L4 turbo
engine, use SAE 0W-20
viscosity grade engine oil.
For the L3B 2.7L L4 turbo and
LF4 3.6L V6 twin turbo
engines, use SAE 5W-30
viscosity grade engine oil. Cold
Temperature Operation: In an
area of extreme cold, where
the temperature falls below
29 °C ( 20 °F), an SAE 0W-30
oil may be used. An oil of this
viscosity grade will provide
easier cold starting for the
engine at extremely low
temperatures.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade, it
is recommended to select an
oil of the correct specification.
See Specification earlier in
this section.
Engine Oil Additives/
Engine Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil.
The recommended oils
meeting the dexos1
specification are all that is
needed for good performance
and engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are
not recommended and could
cause engine damage not
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains
certain elements that can be
unhealthy for your skin and
could even cause cancer. Do
not let used oil stay on your
skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner.
Wash or properly dispose of
clothing or rags containing
used engine oil. See the
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