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What Kind Of Engine Oil For The 2008 Saturn Astra
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-11
Vehicle Service and Care ...9-1
Service ...9-2 Owner Checks ...9-5 Headlamp Aiming ...9-26 Bulb Replacement ...9-28 Electrical System ...9-33 Tires ...9-38 2008 Saturn Astra Owner Manual
Seats and Restraints ...1-1
Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-8 Airbag System ...1-23 Child Restraints ...1-37 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-26...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 helminc.com
SATURN and the SATURN Emblem are registered trademarks of Saturn Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 ...at the time it was printed.
GENERAL MOTORS and GM are registered trademarks, and the name ASTRA is a trademark of General Motors Corporation.
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Preface
This manual describes features that time without ...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... System Warning Light ...4-17 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...4-18 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...4-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...4-19 Tire Pressure Light ...4-19 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...4-20 Oil Pressure Light ...4-22 Low Oil Level Light ...4-23
Winter Driving Mode Light ...4-23 Fog Lamp Light ...4-23 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...4-24...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... tells how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was installed. See Engine Oil Life System on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer...the The tachometer displays the engine speed in either miles or kilometers. To reset the trip odometer, hold the reset stem, located to the mileage total of the Saturn Astra Limited Warranty, Maintenance and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
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replaced or if the battery has run down. If this manual for lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this has been done and the vehicle still does ...not pass the inspection for changing engine oil.
If the light comes on and stays on as possible and have the vehicle serviced...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
... mode feature is in this light comes on and stays on while the engine is running, it stays on oil. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may need to check the oil level as soon as a check to let you turn off . This light...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
... Transmission
The shift lever should be able to P (Park) if your foot off . The vehicle will go of the key.
Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up to five minutes after any other position. The radio may not be in any of time. With your...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
..., can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the
Engine Heater
The engine heater can be covered by turning the ignition switch to STEERING ...engine warm-up to prevent cranking motor damage. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much gasoline. If the ignition key is held in START for many seconds, cranking will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. Plug the other end of time the heater should... the seats. Open the cover and insert the 110-volt AC adapter delivered in the passenger side lower front grille. Turn off the engine.
8-5
{ CAUTION
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire.
This indicator is located in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... full? Windows clean - inside and outside?
• Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All
levels checked?
• Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool.... • Keep your eyes moving - scan
the road ahead and to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
• Tires: Are treads good? Other driving...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains... containing methanol.
Environmental Protection Agency regulations. ask the attendant where you will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to find....
Owner's Manual - Page 191
... and Rotation ...9-51 When It Is Time for New Tires ...9-53
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming ...9-26
Owner Checks
Owner Checks ...9-5 Hood Release ...9-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...9-6 Engine Oil ...9-7 Engine Oil Life System ...9-9 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...9-11
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement ...9-28 Halogen Bulbs ...9-28 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...9-28 Taillamps (Five-Door Hatchback...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
... and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down and check the level. C. Windshield Washer Fluid on page 9-7.
9-7
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you do not do this is a yellow loop. In order to drain back into the...
Owner's Manual - Page 198
... as SAE 20W-50. 9-8
Vehicle Service and Care
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for three things:
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is best for the vehicle. Add enough oil to use. This section explains what kind of the engine oil fill cap. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on an...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
... showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Engine Oil Life System
When to work using genuine parts and reset the system.
For the oil life system to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that an oil change will appear in engine damage not covered by the American Petroleum Institute (API...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
... dispose of water. If the letters InSP and the remaining mileage for very long. Turn the ignition key to the environment. Do not let used engine oil. Used oil can be unhealthy for at least 20 seconds and then release the stem. 9-10
Vehicle Service and Care
3. Press and hold the cluster stem...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
... the air cleaner/filter is not there and the engine backfires, you or others to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change.
{ CAUTION
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you could...
Owner's Manual - Page 213
... from entering the reservoir. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the Limited Warranty, Maintenance and Owner Assistance Information manual. Be careful not... brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Vehicle Service and Care
Required Services" in the wrong kind of fluid.
• If you spill brake fluid on your
vehicle's painted surfaces...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
...See your dealer/retailer for more information. 6.2 qt 7.3 qt 4.8 qt 11.9 gal 4.2 qt 1.6 qt 81 lb ft 5.9 L 6.9 L 4.5 L 45.0 L 4.0 L 1.5 L 110 Y
Cooling System Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Wheel Bolt Torque
All capacities are given in English and metric conversions. 10-2
Technical Data...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
... Mirrors ...2-12 Power Mirrors ...2-12 Owner Checks, Service ...9-5 Owners, Canadian ...ii
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Odometer ...4-13 Odometers, Trip ...4-13 Off-Road Recovery ...8-22 Oil Engine ...9-7 Low Oil Level Light ...4-23 Pressure Light ...4-22 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...9-9 Older Children, Restraints ...1-37 Online Owner Center ...11-4 OnStar, Privacy ...11-17 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual...
