1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 208

Service & Appearance Care Engine Oil (CONT.) When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains whatkind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see the Index under Capacities & SpeciBcations. 2.2L L4: Adding Engine Oil What Kind of Oil to Use Look for Three Things: SG "SG" must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as "SG/CC," "SG/CD," "SF, SG, CC," etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality. I 1 Don't add too much If your oil. engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the prope operating range, yourengine could be damaged. i i-¤ 3.1L V6: Adding Engine Oil Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through. = = If you use oils that don't have "SG" designation, you can cause engine damage not covered your by warranty. 206