9–4 SPECIFICATION AND SERVICE DATA
ENGINE OIL
API Classifications of Engine Oil
The American Petroleum Institute classifies
engine oils according to their performance
quality. Always use oil rated API-SJ (ILSAC
GF-II) or better.
°F
°C
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Engine
The viscosity should be selected according to outside temperature. Do not switch to
a different viscosity in the event of brief temperature fluctuations.
50
SAE 10 W-30
SAE 5 W-40
SAE 5 W-30
SAE 10 W-40
SAE 15 W-40
SAE 15 W-50
SAE 20 W-50
HOTTER
COLDER
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: RECOMMANDED OIL
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