1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 223
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Manual
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-__- RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS ... ~ __ FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING,SELECTTHELOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE low-30 if it's going to be 0"F (- 18 O C) or above. Thesenumbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Donot use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR T H I S SYMBOL I NOTICE: Use onlyengine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the recommended oilcan result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. SAE CW-30 PREFERRED Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil.Your Oldsmobile retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. DO NOTUSESAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRAOE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER