GE 76080 Oil Recommendation, Checking Engine Oil Level

Not for

Reproduction

Oil Recommendation

Select an engine oil viscosity that will best match the

prevailing daytime temperature.

The oil must meet GM specification 9986231. Motor oils

meeting this specification receive the API (American

Petroleum Institute) starburst symbol.

It is noted that the GF-4 oils are also “backwards compatible”

and are equal or better that previous grades of oil in all

aspects.

Checking Engine Oil Level

NOTICE It is important to be careful when checking engine oil

level. Oil must be maintained between “ADD” and the “FULL”

mark on the dipstick. To ensure that you are not getting a

false reading, make sure the following steps are taken before

checking the oil level.

1. Stop engine.

2. Set control board system switch to OFF.

3. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.

4. Allow approximately five minutes for the oil to drain

back into the oil pan.

5. Remove the dipstick. Wipe with a clean cloth or paper

towel and reinstall. Push the dipstick all the way into

the dipstick tube.

6. Remove the dipstick and note the amount of oil on the

dipstick. The oil level must be between the “ADD” and

“FULL” marks.

7. If the oil level is below the “ADD” mark, reinstall the

dipstick and proceed to step 8.

8. Remove the oil filler cap from the valve cover.

9. Add the required amount of oil to bring the level up to,

but not over the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Reinstall

the oil filler cap to valve rocker arm cover and wipe

any excess oil clean.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS

FOR THE BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE

VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE

IF SAE 15W-30 GRADE

OIL IS NOT AVAILABLE,

SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE

USED AT TEMPERATURES

ABOVE 40°F (4°C).

HOT WEATHER

COLD WEATHER

SAE 5W-30

PREFERRED

SAE 30 40°F (4°C)

Note: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API

certification mark and API service symbol

(shown at left) with “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING”

or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures.

Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil

change intervals.