2003 PONTIAC VIBE oil viscosity

6-17 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.
If you choose to perform 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.

6-18
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 10W
-30 oil which has the API
Starburst symbol, if it's going to be 0F (
-18C) or
above. Do not use other viscosity grade oils, such as
SAE 10W
-40 or SAE 20W-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
-20F (-29C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W
-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W
-30 oil. Both will provide
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.

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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
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine OilEngine 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
ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water (preferable
distilled) and good quality
Ethylene Glycol Base Coolant
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052753,
in Canada 993089, or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M. See
ªEngine Coolantº in the Index.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT
-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
Washer Solvent
or equivalent.
Hydraulic Clutch
SystemSee ªHydraulic Brake System.º
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
TransaxleGM Goodwrench Synthetic
Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346190, in
Canada 10953477
- 1 quart) or
SAE 75W
-90 GL-5 gear oil.
Automatic
TransaxleUse only AC Delco T-IV
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 88900925). See
ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº
in the Index.