1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADEENGINE OILSFOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWESTSAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.HOTWEATHER\O F i-tlOOr+80-+ 60-+40-+ 20 -0-WI\’ +38 OCj+27 i+4-7COLDWEATHER- 18 I-SAE 5W-30SYMBOL6EI 1OW-30PREFERREDabove 0°F(-1nOcl ,---,DO NOT USE SA€ 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDEDAs shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for yourvehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s goingto be colder than 60°F (1 6°C) before your next oilchange. When it’s very cold, you should use SAE5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show itsviscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils,such as SAE 20W-50.I NOTICE:Use only engine oil with the American PetroleumInstitute Certified For Gasoline Engines“Starburst” symbol. Failure to use therecommended oil can result in engine damage notcovered by your warranty.GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements foryour vehicle.7n.gine Oil __.Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer isready to advise if you think something should be added.0-15