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Hi Folks,
What are you all using in your vehicles? My owners manual says SAE 5W-30 but the oil filler cap says SAE 5W-20. Which is correct? I've been using the 5W-20 Napa Synthetic but want to know if I should trust the manual or the filler cap? Have any of you faced this same situation? Was the manual printed in error or the wrong cap installed? I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks!

I used 0w20 for winters and 5w20 for summers for the time I owned my Vibe.

Toyota engine and Toyota Matrix manual specifies 5w20. GM for whatever reason chose to specify 5w30. Bottom line is if Toyota is specifying 5w20 I wouldn't have any problems in putting in 5w20, but put in 5w30 if it makes you feel comfortable.

5W-30 won't hurt it, but you should be using 5W-20 or 0W-20.

The owner's manual is wrong. The GM Service Manual specifically states:

"For temperatures above -20F (-29C), use 5W-20. 5W-20 is best for the vehicle."

Later it states that 0W-20 should be used when temperatures may go below the above.

I believe the owner's manual also specifies the wrong transmission fluid. I think it says DEXRON. These trannies take WS though, which is also specified in the GM shop manual.

Also, check the oil filler cap. Mine says 5W-20.

Manual was a misprint, use either 5w20 or better yet use 0w20 if you can find it.

Thanks much for the clarification guys.....I really appreciate it! 5W20 it is!

Both our 2009 GTs get 5W-20.

Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*[1]

Performance Plus XL 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLMQT)

Performance OE 5W20 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEMQT)
All TEMPS......5W-20, 0W-20 [2]
Manual Transmission,C59 (5-SPD)......GL-5
All TEMPS......75W-90 [3]
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (75W-90) API GL-4 (MTGQT)
Automatic Transmission,MVB......WS [4]
Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) (ATLQT)
OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTLQT)
Fluids
Clutch Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN) [5]
Brake Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN) [5]
[1] Oil must be formulated to meet GM standard GM6094M.
[2] SAE 5W-20 is preferred.
[3] Synthetic gear oil, GM P/N 12346190 or equivalent.
[4] GM P/N U.S. 88863400, in Canada 88863401
[5] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3 P/N 12345347, spec. 9985642
FILTERS:
Oil Filter Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter (EA15K01)
Oil Filter WIX 57064 Oil Filter
Air Filter WIX 49104 Air Filter
Cabin Air Filter WIX 24483 Cabin Air Filter [1]
[1] Not all models may be outfitted with a cabin air filter. Please verify before ordering.
NGK PLUGS AND WIRESETS:
PREMIUMIRIDIUM PLUG ILKAR7B-11
WIRESET WIRESET
WIPER BLADES:
Blade Class Driver Passenger Rear
ExactFit T261 T171 T11A
NeoForm T16260 T16170
Winter T37260 T37170
CHASSIS LUBRICATION:
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
CAPACITIES:
Engine, with filter..........4.4 quarts [1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........5.8 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, MVB Initial Fill..........2.6 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed MVB..........6.9 quarts
Manual Transmission, C59 (5-SPD)..........4 pints
[1] After refill check oil level.
TORQUES:
Oil Drain Plug.....27 ft/lbs
Manual Transmission
Fill Plug 29 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 29 ft/lbs