1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 263

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OILFOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER O F As shown 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 next oil change. When it's very cold, you should use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. i - SYMBOL tlOOr +80- I ' \ +38 OC j + 60+40+ 20 0- +4 -7 - 18 \ W COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SA€ 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 72+ I - i 6 1OW-30 E PREFERRED above 0°F (-1nOcl , -, SAE 5W-30 I -- I NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the recommended oilcan result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 7n.gineOil _ _ . Don't add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. 0-15