1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 192

Service a d Appearance Care Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting, select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the expectedtemperature range. \ HOT WEATHER ONE OF THESE LABELS u)oKFoR - I COLD WEATHER SAE CW-30 PREFERRED IF NEITHER SAE 5W-M NOR SAL 10W.30 I E, ME 30 GRADE ORADE OU ARE A\ MAY BE USED AT Ttmr~nnTURES ABWE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C. ) DONOTUSESAE1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED. As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. [f you cannot find oils with the new 'starburst" symbol onthe front of the ;ontainer, you should lookfor and use 3ils containing the following three :hings: SH or SG "SH'or "SG" must be on the oil container , either by itself or combined with other quality designations, such as "SH/CD," "SH, SG, CD," "SG/CD," etc. These letters show American Petroleum Institute (API) levels of quality. SAE 5W-30 Energy Conserving I1 Oils with these words on the container will help you save fuel. These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on most containers. If you cannot find oils with the "starburst" symbol, you should look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol, containing the three things noted above. NOTICE: If you use oils that do not have either the "starburst" symbol or an API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives: Don't add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. ...I90