Pontiac 2001 Automobile User Manual


 
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As in the chart shown previously, if you have the
3100 V6 engine, SAE 5W
-30 is best for your vehicle.
However, you can use SAE 10W
-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 viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
As shown in the following chart, if you have the
3800 V6 engine, SAE 10W-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.
3800 V6 or 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine