Recommended Fluids - Chevrolet 2015 Captiva Owner's Manual

11-8 Service and Maintenance

Recommended Fluids

Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Only use products that have been
tested and approved. Damage
resulting from the use of
non-approved materials will not be
covered by the warranty.
Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine Oil
Engine Oil is identified by its Quality
and its Viscosity Grade. "Quality"
and "Specification" are equivalent
terms in this respect. Engine Oil
Quality is more important than
Viscosity when selecting which
Engine Oil to use. The Oil Quality
ensures e.g. engine cleanliness,
wear protection and oil ageing
control, whereas Viscosity Grade
gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Engine Oil Quality for Service
dexos
Selecting the right Engine Oil
Selecting the right Engine Oil
depends on the proper Oil
Specification and SAE Viscosity
Grade.
Use and ask for Engine Oils with
the dexos Certification Logo. Oils
meeting the requirements of your
vehicle should have the dexos
Certification Logo on the container.
This Logo indicates that the oil has
been approved by GM to the
dexos Specification.
Your vehicle's Engine was filled at
the factory with dexos
Engine Oil.
Use only engine oil that is approved
to the dexos specification or an
equivalent engine oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade.
If you are unsure whether your oil is
approved to the dexos specification,
ask your service provider.
Use of substitute engine oils if
dexos is unavailable: In the event
that dexos approved engine oil is
not available at an oil change or for
maintaining proper oil level, you
may use substitute engine oil of the
qualities mentioned above. Use of
approved