What Kind of Engine 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.
7 If you choose to perform
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the engine oil change
service yourself, be sure
the oil you use 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 viscosity chart.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
HOT
WEATHER
/- OF "C'
+ 100 - - +38
+80-- +27
+60--+16
+40- - +4
t20---7
0---18 I
COLD
WEATHER
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
DO NOT USE SAE IOW-40, SAE 2MN-50 OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
DO NOT USE SAE IOW-40, SAE 2MN-50 OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the
only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You
should look for and use only oils which have the API
Starburst symbol and which are also identified as
SAE 5W-30.
If you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils,
you can use an SAE IOW-30 oil which has the API
Starburst symbol,
if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C)
or above. Do not use other viscosity grade oils, such as
SAE
1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50 under any conditions.
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 of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below
-20°F (-29"C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAF OW-30 nil Roth will prnvide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils
with the starburst symbol are all you will need for
good performance and engine protection.
When to Change
Life SystemTM) Engine Oil (GM Oil
Your
vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is
based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,
the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can
vary considerably. For the
oil life system to work
properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is
changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE
OIL SOON message will come
on. Change your oil as soon as possible within the
next two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that,
if you
are driving under the best conditions, the oil life
system may not indicate that an
oil change is necessary
for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once a year and at this time
check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5
000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the
ei! is changed.
the ysk?!?? !??est be reset. !t Is a!sc iy!crtm! ?c
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage
I Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil 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
Engme Oil on
page 5- 15.
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant. See
Enqlne Coolant on Engine Coolant
Windshield GM Optikleen Washer Solvent or
Washer Solvent
I eauivalent.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part
No.
US. 12377985, in Canada
88901242, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGl #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. US. i052884, in Canada power
System 993294, or equivalent).
I Usaae I FluidLubricant
I 8,"gFEi; I Fluid. DEXRON-Ill Automatic Transmission
Y
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
GM Part No.
U.S. 12346241, in Ke Lock
inders Lanada 10953474, or
equivalent).
Floor Shift Linkage Lubri late
Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part
L 0. U.S. 12346293, in Canada
992723, or equivalent)
or lubricant
meeting re uirements of NLGl #2,
Cateqow
L a or GC-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Sprin Anchor and
w elease
Pawl Lubri
late Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part
R 0. US. 12346293, in Canada
992723, or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting re uirements of NLGl #2,
Category
L a or GC-LB.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
Hoo~,a,ngde~oor FM anada Part 10953474, No. US. 12346241, or equivalent). in
Fuel Door,
Glove
Box
Door, Console
Door and Rear
Compartment Lid Hinges Multi-Purpose
Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
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