1997 PONTIAC PONTIAC oil viscosity

3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine
Fill the oil level to the full mark. Push the dipstick all
the way back in when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use
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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~ REClOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE
ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTIMI;, SELECf THE LOWEST
SAL
V!§COSITI WAD€ OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
LOOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL
SAE 1OW-30
COLD
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
ZOO Engig
As shown in the chart, unless you have the 3800 engine,
SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can
use
SAE 1OW-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.
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GNRADE
OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
c "F
+ 100 -
+ 80 -
+60-
+40 -
+20 -
0-
COLD
WEATHER
7 "C
+ 38
t 27
t 16
t4
-7
- 18
I SAE 5W-30
LOOK
FOR MIS
SYMBOL
SAE - I 1OW-30
PREFERRED above 0°F (-18%)
W NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine
As shown in the chart, if you have the 3800 engine, 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 (16OC)
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 20W-50.
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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 dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLLUBRICANT
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 engi lne, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL TM
or Hawline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
System (GM Part No, 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Power Steering
(GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
System
GM Power Steering Fluid
105001 7 - 1 auart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
I
Key Lock
Cylinders Multi-Purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Supercharger Supercharger
Oil (GM Part
No. 12345982). See “Supercharges
Oil” in the Index.
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