Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Geo
dealer is ready to advise
if
you
think
something should be added.
When to Change Engine
Oil
See
if
any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less
than
4
miles
(6
km).
It’s
below freezing outside and most
trips
are less than
10
miles
(1
6
km).
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as
in
door-to-door delivery, or
stop-and-go traffic).
You
tow
a
trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
The vehicle is frequently operated
If
any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your
and filter every
3,000
miles
(5
000
km)
or
3
months
-
whichever comes first.
If
none of them
is
true, change oil and
filter every
7,500
miles
(1
2
500
km)
or
7.5
months
-
whichever comes first.
off-road.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine
Block
Heater)
An
engine coolant heater can be
a
big
help
if
you have
to
park outside
in
very
cold weather,
0°F
(-I
8°C)
or colder. If
your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater”
in
the Index.
What to
Do
with
Used
Oil
Did you know that used engine oil
contains elements that may be unhealthy
for your skin and could even cause
cancer? Don’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 manufacturer’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-tlowing 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.
Air
Cleaner
Refer to
the
Maintenance Schedule to
detertnine when to replace the
air
filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services“
ir
the Index.
A
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the
air
cleaner
off
can cause you
or
others
to
be burned. The air cleaner not only.
cleans the air,
it
stops flame if the
engine backfires.
If
it
isn’t
there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Don’t drive with it
off,
and
be careful working
on
the engine
with the
air
cleaner
off.
165.
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