Engine Oil Quality and Viscosity, Other Than The United States and Canada: Notes

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Fig 1: Engine Oil Viscosity Vs Temperature Chart

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: When adding to, or changing the engine oil, use ONLY oils of the proper quality.

In countries other than the United States and Canada, it may be difficult to find engine oils that display the API STARBURST symbol certifying the oil is for use in gasoline engines. If you are unable to find engine oils displaying the API STARBURST symbol, use engine oils that meet API Service SJ and/or ACEA A1-96, ACEA A2-96, or ACEA A3-96 requirements as shown in the chart above.

NOTE: Using oils of any viscosity other than those recommended could result in engine damage. When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperatures the vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change. Then, select the recommended oil viscosity.