1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 255

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMV AND COLD STARTING, SELECTTHE LOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. HOT WEATHER . .~ .~ LOOK FOR T H I S SYMBOL I &\E& As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However. you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be 0°F (- 1 8°C) or above. These numbers on an o i l container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. "C I i SAE CW-30 PREFERRED COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED I f you are in an area where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29"C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures.