1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 258

RECOMMENOEO SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COUl STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST E SAE VISCOSITY GRADE 011 FOR M EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANBE. HOT WEATHER I As shown in the chart, 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. 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 as SAE 20W-50. O "F + 100 OI +3 +i +l t4 t 20 -7 -1 : ,- 1UW-30 SAE PREFERRED SAL 5w-30 above 0°F 1-18"Q ~, I . NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failureto use the recommended oilcan result in engine damage not coveredby your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engirn v ~ l DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER G W E OIL NOT RECOMMENDED -. AUUlLl V GI WEATHER Don't add anything to your oil. Your Aurora retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added.