Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines; Engine Oil Additives; Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum- Page 250

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As shown in the chart, SAE 10W

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30 is best for your

vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W

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30 if it’s going

to be colder than 60

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F (16

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C) before your next oil

change. When it’s very cold, you should use SAE
5W

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30. These numbers on an oil container show its

viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils,
such as SAE 20W

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50.

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

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 oil meets all the requirements for

your vehicle.

If you are in an area where the temperature falls below

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20

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F (

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29

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C), consider using either an SAE 5W

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30

synthetic oil or an SAE 0W

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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. Your dealer is ready to
advise if you think something should be added.

When to Change Engine Oil

If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city
maintenance schedule:

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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.

D

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop

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and

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go traffic).

D

Most trips are through dusty areas.

D

You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.

D

The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.

Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months 

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 whichever

occurs first.