Owner`s manual
As
shown in the chart,
SAE
5W-30
is best for your
vehicle. However, you
can
use
SAE
1OW-30 if it’s going
to be
0°F
(-
18
“C)
or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do
not use
other viscosity oils, such as
SAE
20W-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.
I
GM
Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If
you
are
in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F (-29”C), consider using either an
SAE
5W-30
synthetic oil or an
SAE
OW-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 Chevrolet 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:
0
0
0
0
0
Most trips are less than
5
to
10
miles
(8
to
16
km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in
stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
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
--
whichever
occurs first.
If
none of them is true, use the long triphighway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12
500
km)
or 12 months
--
whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
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