1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 236
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the "Starburst" symbol. This symbol indicates thatthe oil has been certified by American the Petroleum Institute (API).Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that hasthe Starburst symbol on the frontof the oil container. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER +loo- LOOK FOR T I H S SYMBOL +38 +EO- - +27 t6O--t16 t40--+4 +20- - - 7 0---I8 I SAL 1OW-30 for If you have your oil changed you, be surethe oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity for your oil vehicle, as shown in the following chart: SAE 5W-30 PREFERRED \ I COLD WEATHER DONOTUSESAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-15