1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 260

When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to add some oil. But youmust 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 foryour vehicle can be identified by looking for the "Starburst"symbol. This symbol indicates thatthe oil hasbeen certified by the American 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 has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shown in the following chart: NOTICE: I Don't add too much If your engine has oil. so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area upper mark that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. The oil fill cap is located on the valve cover near the oil dipstick. Just fill it enough to put the levelsomewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you're through. 6-14