1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 236

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLDSTARTING,SELECTTHELOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE 011 FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be 0°F (- 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosityoils, such asSAE 20W-50. O HOT WEATHER OF LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL 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. 1 TUU: i !I + 80 +io/ t QO! + 20 0- SAE SW-30 PREFERREO SAL 1OW ," \ ' I -30 Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. COLD WEATHER 00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-13