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.
HOT
WEATHER
LOOK
FOR
THIS
SYMBOL
COLD
WEATHER
1
111
SAE
I
1OW-30
ACCEPTABLE
.
IF5W-30ISNOT
RECOMMENDED
b
DO
NOT USE
SAE
1OW-40,
SAE
20W-50
OR
ANY OTHER
VISCOSITY GRADE
OIL
NOT RECOMMENDED
I
I
5-1
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