1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 250

FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD Y ' 7 6 , SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FORTHE EL. ----J TEMPERATURE RANGE. As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your SAE 1OW-30 if it's going vehicle. However, you can use to be 0"F (- 18O C) or above. These numbers on oil an container show its viscosity, thickness. Do not use or other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. HOT WEATHER ' T C ) LOOK FOR T I H S SYMBOL 7 I 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 the requirements for your vehicle. ,I SAE low-31 S E sw-30 A PREFERRED I COLD WEATHER 00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED If you are in an area where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29"C), consider using either SAE 5W-30 an synthetic oilor an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. 6-17