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Engine Oil: Fluid Type Specifications

Engine Oil

Minimum for Normal Use
Grade ...........................................................................................................................................................................  API SL, ACEA A1/B1, ILSAC GF-4
Below 40° C (104° F) ....................................................................................................................................................................................  0W-30, 0W-40
-30° to 30° C (-22° to 86° F) .......................................................................................................................................................................................  5W-30
-25° to 40° C (-13° to 104° F) .....................................................................................................................................................................................  5W-40

Extreme Engine Operation
Grade  ....................................................................................................................................................  ACEA: A3/B3, ACEA:A3/B3/B4 or ACEA:A5/B5
Below 40° C (104° F) ....................................................................................................................................................................................  0W-30, 0W-40
-30° to 30° C (-22° to 86° F) .......................................................................................................................................................................................  5W-30
-25° to 40° C (-13° to 104° F) .....................................................................................................................................................................................  5W-40
Oil complying with oil quality requirements are recommend for driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer
over long distance, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas. 

In Temperature Climates
Grade  ................................................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 5W-30 
Under normal use when temperatre do not exceed  30°C/ 86°F, good fuel economy and engine protection

In Cold Climates
Grade  ..................................................................................................................................................................................................  SAE 0w-30 or 0W-40

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