oil viscosity CADILLAC SEVILLE 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified
by loolung 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.
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If you change your own oil.
be sure you use oil that 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 following chart:
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FOR BEST FUEL ECONDMV AND COLD STARTIHI;, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RAN6E.
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WEATHER
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SAL 5w-30
LOOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL
1 11. SAE 10W-30 PREFERRED above 0°F (-18°C)
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As showr?, in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your
vehicle. However. you can use
SAE 5W-30 if it’s
going
to be colder than 60°F (16°C) before your
nest
oii change. When it‘s very cold, you should use Don’t add
anything to your
oil. Your Cadillac dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show
its viscosity. or thickness. Do not use other viscosity
oils. such 3s S*AE ?OW-so. Your Cadillac has an Oil Life Indicator. This
feature will let you
know when to change your oil
and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
and 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on
more than 7,500
miles (1 2 500 km) or 12 months
(whichever occurs first) without an
oil change.
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst”
symbol. Failure to use the
recommended
oil can result in engine damage not The system won’t detect dust in the oil. So, if you
covered by pour warranty. drive in a dusty area. be sure to change your oil
GM Goodwrench”‘ oil meets all the requirements for
Remember to reset the Oil Life Indicator when the
your vehicle. oil has
been changed. For more information, see
If you are in
an area where the temperature falls ”Oil Life Indicator” in the index.
below -20°F (-39OC), 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. every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or
sooner if the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on.