Chevrolet Beat, Manual

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Oils meeting these requirements should
have the startburst symbol on the
container. This symbol indicates that
the oil has been certified by the
American Petroleum Institute (API).
Notice:
The American Petroleum Institute
Certified For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Engine oil specification
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APISM, ACEA-A3/B3:
The SAE Viscosity Grade gives
information of the thickness of the Oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures:
The first figure, followed by a W,
indicates low temperature viscosity and
the second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade
for your vehicle. Do not use other
viscosity grade.
Cold temperature operation for 1.2D
Gen1
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Down to -25°C and below:
0W-30, 0W-40
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Down to -25°C: 5W-30, 5W-40
¢
Down to -20°C: 10W-30, 10W-40
The SAE viscosity rating defines the
ability of an oil to flow. When cold,
oil is more viscous than when hot.
Engine Oil Additive / Engine Oil
Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils with the dexos
144 Service and Maintenance
specification and displaying the dexos
certification mark are all that is needed
for good performance and engine
protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Topping up Engine Oil
Engine Oils of different manufactures
and brands can be mixed as long as they
comply with the required Engine Oil
(Specification and Viscosity).
If Engine Oil of the required Quality is
not available, a maximum of 1 Litre of
API SM/SN, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA,
A3/B3 or ACEA C3 Quality may be
used (only once between each oil
change)
The Viscosity should be of the correct
rating.
Use of Engine Oil with only ACEA
A1/B1 or only ACEA A5/B5 Quality is