1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS oil viscosity

What Kind of Oil to Use
The oil fill cap for the 3 100 engine is located on the
front of the engine.
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 through. 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 (API).
Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
If 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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RECOMMENDED WE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OllS
FOR BEST NE1 ECONOMY J\ND COLD SIARTINS, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY "WDL OIL FOR TWE EXPEMEa'TEMPERATURE RRNSE:
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SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
NOTICE:
GM Goodwrench@ oilmeets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add mything to your oil. Your Oldsmobie retder is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number
or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine 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
Rul
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
~~
USAGE
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle Key Lock
Cylinders
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
GM Optikleen@) Washer Solvent (GM
Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement
Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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