Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner.
If
any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every
3,000
miles
(5
000
km)
or
3
months
--
whichever
occurs first. (See “Change Oil Light” in the Index.)
If
none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500
miles
(12
500
km)
or
12
months
--
whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
See “Change Oil Light” in the Index for more
information on when to change the oil.
What
to
Do
with
Used
Oil
Did you
know
that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for
your
skin and could
even cause cancer? D’on’t let used oil stay on your skin
for
very
long. Clean your
skin
and nails with soap and
water,
or
a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manu€acturer’s warnings about
the
use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own
oil,
be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center
for
help.
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