1997 CHEVROLET S10 oil viscosity

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When to Add- Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then .you’ll need to
add
at least one quart of oil. But- you mut use the. right
kind.
This part explaimwhat kirdof’d to use. Fur
crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in
the Index.
NOTICE:
Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has. so.
much dl that the oil-level gets above the
cr8s.s-hatched area that shows the- proper
operatiqg-rapgq, your engine cduld be damaged.
Be sure to fill it enough to~put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re though.
What Kind of Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking. for the “S.tarburst” symbol. This symbol
indicates that the oil
has been certified by the ArneriGm
Petroleum Institute- (API). Do no1 use any oil which
doesmot carry this Starburst symbol.
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If you change your own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the Starbursl s-yrnbol .on the
front
of the oil container: If
you have your oil changed
for yo.u, be s.ure the oil put
into your .engine is
American Petr.oleum
Institute certified for
.gasoline engines.
You should also .use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle., as shown in the fgliDwing chart:

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine RECOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTEO TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED
COLD
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chat, SAE 5W-30 is b.est for your
vehicle. However, you can use
SAE low-30 if it’s going
to be
0°F (- 18 “C) or above. These- numbers on an oil
container show
its viscosity, or thickness. Do not’use
other viscosity oils,
such as SAE 20W-50.
I 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.
If you are in an area where,the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29°C)’ considerusing either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection
for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
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: Re@ornrmended Fluids
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part numb.er
or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine- Oil
I Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified
For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
-of the proper viscosity. To
deterniine the preferred viscosity
for
your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench-@ DEX-COOL TM
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. S.ee “Engine C.oolant” in
the
Index.
GM Part NO. 3634621 or
equivalent ‘with
a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
with
V6 Engine
Manual
Transmission
with L4 Engine
Automatic
Transmission Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 * Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349
or equivalent).
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM
Part
No. 12377916 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purpose lubricant; Superlube@
(GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).