1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 255

RECOMMENDEDSAEVISCOSITYGRADlE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECOWOMYANDCOLDSTARTING,SELECTTHELOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPER,ATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER "C t 38 WOK FOR MIS SYMBOL As shown in the chart, ifyou have the 3800L engine, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle.However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than 60°F ( 16 C) before your next oil change. Whenit'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 as SAE 2OW-50. O e 27 t 16I . t 4 -7 - 18 11 SAE 1OW-30 PREFERRED abovo WF (-lac) I NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure use the to recommended oil can result engine damage not in covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. / Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added: 00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER J 3800 L36 (Code K) Engine Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This isparticularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. 6-14