1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 165

Service & Appearance Care use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Donot use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. If you cannot find oilswith the new "starburst" symbol on the front of the container, you should look for and use oils containing the following three things: SH or SG "SH" or "SG" must be on the oil NOTICE: container, either by itself or combined ' If you use oils that do not have with other quality designations, such as "SWCD," "SH,SG,CD," "SG/CD," etc. either the "starburst"symbol or an These letters show American Petroleum API SH or SG designation, you can cause engine damagenot covered Institute (API) levels of quality. by your warranty. SAE 5W-30 Energy Conserving I1 GM Goodwrench@ (in Canada, GM oil Oils with these words on the Engine Oil) meets allthe requirements container will help you save fuel. for your vehicle. These three things are usually included in a doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on most containers. If you cannot find oils €ngine Oil Additives with the "starburst"symbol, you should Don't add anything to your oil. Your look for oils with the doughnut shaped Chevrolet dealer is ready advise if to symbol, containing the threethings you think something should be added. noted above. I . When to Change Engine Oi/ See if any one of these is true for you: Most tripsare less than 4 miles (6 km). It's below freezingoutside and most . trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) The engine is at low speed mostof the time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty places. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles(5 000 km) or 3 months -whichever comes first. If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -whichever comesfirst. Change the filter at thefirst oil change and at every other oil change afterthat. I64