Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The oil fill cap is located What Kind of Oil to Use
behind the radiator on the
passenger’s side
of the
engine. Turn the cap
counterclockwise to remove.
Just
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the
proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re throtlgh. Oils recommended for
your vehicle
can be identified by
looking for the “Starburst” symbol.
This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(APT). Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
_- .. U you change your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the front
of the oil container. If
you
have your oil changed
for you, be sure the oil
put into your engine is
American Petroleum
Institute certified for
gasoline engines.
You should also
use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle,
as shown in the following chart:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSIT! GRADE ENGINE OILS I
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD F------l6, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE ELLYIC~ TEMPERATURE RANGE. ’
HOT
WEATHER
+BO- - +27
+60--+16
+40- --+4
! 0---18
COLD
WEATHER
LQOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL 7
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PRERRREO above 0°F (-1rc)
00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY
OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the 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, 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 2OW-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. Failure
to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage
not covered
by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
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