American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
the Engine Compartment illustration in this section. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as
either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use
such a product, use
onlythose oils that are American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified and have the recom-
mended SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenance
schedule that describes your driving type.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405
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Temperature Gauge..................... 213
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............37,83,349,416
Exhaust System ......................... 415
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 93
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 407
Air Conditioning .................... 302,412
Automatic Transaxle .................... 427
Engine Oil ........................ 406,445
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 406
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 368
Turn Signal ..................... 210,440,442
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 379
Fluid Capacities ......................... 444
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 426
Brake ............................... 423
Power Steering ........................ 412
Fluids ................................ 445
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 445
Fog Light Service ........................ 441
Fog Lights .......................... 152,441
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 392
Fuel ................................. 346
Adding ............................. 350
Additives ............................ 348
Clean Air ............................ 346
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 350
Gasoline ............................ 346
Gauge .............................. 209
Hoses .............................. 425
Light ............................... 209
INDEX 481
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