Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A high quality SE oil was in
stalled in
your engine at the factory.
It is not necessary to change this
factory-irtstalled oil prior to the
recommended normal chartge pe
riod . However , check the oil level
more frequently during the break
in period since higher oil consump
tion is normal until the piston rings
becom e sea ted.
Recommended Viscosity
To help assure good cold and hot
starting, as well as maximum en
gine life, fuel economy and oil
economy , select the proper oil vis
cosity for
the temperature range
anticipated from the following
chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
I I I I 20W 20 lOW 30 lOW 10 7(lV, 10 JOW 50
JOW 5w 30 lOW 30 lOW 40
sw 20 5W 30
F --;fO , ? ,2,0 ,4,0 ~O 8,0 , 1~
°c 30' 20 10 0 1 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL,CHANGE
NOTE: SAE 5W-30 oils· are rec ommended for all seasons in vehicles normally operated in Canada. SAE 5W-20oi ls are nol recommended fur su stained high-speed driving. SAE 30 oi ls may be used at tempera tures above 4O"F. (4"C.)
5-3
Checking Engine Oil Level
The engine oil should be main
tained
at proper level. The best
time
to check it is as the last step in
a fuel stop. This will allow the oil
accumulation in
the engine to drain
back in the crankcase.
To check the
level, remove the oil gauge rod (dip
stick), wipe it clean and reinsert it
firmly for an accurate reading. The
oil gauge rod is marked
"FULL"
and "ADD." The oil level should be
maintained in the safety margin,
neither going above the
"FULL"
line nor below the "ADD" line.
Re sea t the gauge firmly after taking
the reading.
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GAS STATION INFORMATION Refer to "Service and Maintenance"
Section for Further
Details.
Gas Cap -Located behind the
licen
se plate (coupes and sedans)
and le
ft rear fender on station
wagon model
s. See gas cap re
moval procedure in "Service and
Maintenance" Section (Page 5-2).
Gasoline Recommendalion
Use only an unleaded gasoline.
. Hood Release
To Raise Hood-Th e hood release
handl e
is located beneath the in
strument panel to the left of the steering
column. Pull the release
handle to relea
se the hood lock and
then raise the hood manually
as
shown on illustr ation.
Engine Oil DipstiCk-Located on
the left side of engine block. Check
o
il l eve l as the last operation in a
fuel stop. Main tain betwee n
"ADD"
and "FULL" marks on dipstick .
Engine Oil Recommendation
Use only high quality SE oils. See
page 5-3 for oil viscosity chart.
Tire Inflation Pressures-Check
at least monthly. Keep inflated to
pressures shown on tire placard
af
fixed to left front door of your ve
hicle.
Windshield Washer -Check res
ervoir fluid level regularly.
Use a
washer fluid, such
as GM Opti
kleen.
Battery-Check the fluid level
monthly.
If the fluid level is low, add
only colorless, odorless drinking
water
oJ distilled water' to bring
level to
split ring in !iller opening.
EUCTROlY1E LEVEL TOO .O W
ElECTROLYTE AT CORRECt LEVEL
