1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 263

When to Add Oil If the oilis at orbelow the ADD line, then you'll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking forthe "Starburst" symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol. If you changeyour own oil, be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure oil the put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for .. gasoline engines. I NOTICE: Don't add too much If your engine has oil. so much oil that the oil level gets above the shows the proper cross-hatched area that operating range, your engine could be damaged. The oil fill cap located on the valve cover near the is oil dipstick. Just fillit enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through. - - v - I You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, .as shown in the following chart: 6-12 F