1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 270

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY 6RADE ENGINE OILS 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 2OW-50. O FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER 'OF O' C LOOK FOR T I HS + l o o - - +38 I NOTICE: I +ao- - +27 +60--+16 +40--+4 +20---7 0---18 --SA€ 5w-30 Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure use the to recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. PREFERRED above 0°F (-18%) m GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 1 Don't add anything to your oil. Your Cadillac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. 6-11