oil viscosity CHEVROLET CAMARO 1974 2.G Owners Manual

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tection.
See your Chevrolet dealer for ad­
vice on the frequency of oil and
filter changes under unusual driv­
ing conditions.
The above recommendations ap­
ply to the first change
as well as
subsequent oil changes. The oil
change interval for your Camaro
engine
is based on the use of SE oils
and quality oil filters.
Oil change in­
tervals longer than those listed
above will seriously reduce engine
life and may affect Chevrolet obli­
gation under the provisions of the
New Vehicle Warranty.
A high quality SE oil was in­
stalled in your engine at the fac­
tory. It
is not necessary to change
this factory-installed oil prior to the
recommended normal change pe­
riod. However, check the oil level
more frequently during the break­
in period since higher oil consump- tion
is normal
until the piston rings
become seated.
NOTE: Non-detergent and other
low quality oils are specifically
Recommended Viscosity
not recommended. Only the use
of
SE engine oils and proper oil
and filter change intervals assure
you of continued proper lubrica­
tion of your Camaro engine.
Select the proper oil viscosity from the following chart:
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER
L 1 ..
1
_.LIl'I,."I_IIl'I'.II_IIl'I'J • ,1_,,1 'l'Irl!.I. IIl'J'611_ ~ ~ ~ .. ...
I I
J 1 I
-30 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE, OF.
NOTE: SAE 5W-20 oils are not recommended for sustained high-speed
driving.
SAE
30 oils may be used at temperatures above 40oP. SAE 5W-30 vis­
cosity oil is recommended for all seasons in vehicles normally operated in
Canada.
The proper oil viscosity helps assure good cold and hot startfng.
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