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wheel. Place the spare
on the wheel mounting surface.
A CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts
might come loose. Your wheel could fall
off, causing a serious
accident.
Replace the wheel
nuts with the
rounded end
of the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
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If you plan on driving in another country outside the U.S. or Canada,
unleaded fuel may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use
even one tankful, your
emission controls won't work well or at all. With
continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can
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" oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that
wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil
company that does business
in the country where you'll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us
where you're going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors
of Canada Ltd.
International Export Sales
PO. Box 828
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7N1, Canada
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It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order
to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
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Turn
off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the
oil pan. If
you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
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To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip
lower.
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When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need
to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains
what kind
of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications”
in the Index.
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To remove, turn the oil fill cap counterclockwise.
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range. Push the dipstick all the way back
in when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use:
Look for three things:
SG
“SG” must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with
other quality designations, such as
“SG/CC,,” “SG/CD,” ggs~s~,~c,9’
etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (MI) levels of
quality.
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FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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SAE 1OW-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle.
However,
you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F
(16 C) before your next oil change. When it's very cold, below 0 * F
(-18OC), you should use SAE 5W-30.
These numbers
on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not
use other viscosity oils such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50.
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Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel.
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