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J94S.book Page 10 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM
M aintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Engine Oil
▼ Recommended Oil
O il container labels provide im portant
inform ation.
(ILSAC)
T he quality designation S G , S H , S J , S L ,
or IL S A C m ust be on the label.
E ngine oil viscosity, o r thickness, has an
effect on fuel econom y and cold-w eather
operation (starting and o il flow).
L ow -viscosity engine oils can provide
im proved fuel econom y and cold-w eather
perform ance.
B ut high-tem perature w eather conditions
require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication.
°c
- 3 0 - 2 0 - 1 0 0 10 20 30 40 50
J I I____ I__ I___ I___ I___ I__ L
c
~l 1 ------ 1 ------ 1 ------ 1 ------ 1 ------ 1 ------ 1“
- 2 0 0 20 4 0 60 80 100 120
c
5W-30
>
c
10W-30
8-10
W hen choosing an oil, consider the
tem perature range y o u r vehicle w ill
operate in before the next o il change.
T hen select the recom m ended viscosity
from this chart.
U sing oils o f viscosity besides those
recom m ended for specific tem perature
ranges could result in engine dam age.
E nergy conserving oils are recom m ended.
A c h ie f contribution they m ake to fuel
econom y is reducing the am ount o f fuel
necessary to overcom e engine friction.
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G