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Engine Oil


SAE Viscosity
Below -22 deg. F to 104 deg. F 5W-30 (perferred)
-4 deg. F to above 104 deg. F 10W-30/10W-40

ILSAC GF-3, which can be identified with the new API certification mark (Star burst mark).

API classification SL with the words "ENERGY CONSERVING" (if you cannot obtain the oil with SL grade, you may use SJ grade "ENERGY CONSERVING" oil).