1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 254

I As shown in the chart, you nave the 3800 engine, if RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR 6ES1 FUEL ECONOMY AND COU) r-rru16, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE E . --.J TEMPERATURE RANGE. h u)oK HOT WEATHER F R THIS O SYMBOL n SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can useSAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F (16"C) before your nextoil 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 S A E 2OW-50. as 1 NOTICE: ~ Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all requirements for the your vehicle. If you are in area wherethe temperature falls below an -20°F (-29"C), consider using either SAE 5W-30 an synthetic oil or an S A E OW-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. SAE 5w-30 / . . COLD WEATHER DO NOT USESAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-16