Selecting The Right Engine Oil; Viscosity Grade - Chevrolet Captiva 2014 Owner's Manual

to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the upper mark that
shows the proper operating
range, the engine could be
damaged. You should drain out
the excess oil or limit driving of
the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
See
for the location of the
engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
. range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.

Selecting the right engine oil

depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See
Use and ask for licensed engine oils
with the dexos1
certification mark. Engine oils
meeting the requirements for the
vehicle should have the dexos1
approved certification mark. This
certification mark indicates that the
oil has been approved to the dexos1
specification.
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approved
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil can result in engine
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Check with your
dealer or service provider on
whether the oil is approved to the
dexos1 specification.
SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity
grade for the vehicle. Do not use
other viscosity grade oils such as
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50.
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