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When
to
Change Engine Oil
See
if
any one of these is true for you:
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Most trips are less than
5
to
10
miles
(8
to
16
km).
This
is
particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in
stop and go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier
on
top
of
your car.
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 comes first.
If none of them
is
true, change the
oil
and filter every
7,500
miles
(
12
500
km) or 12 months
--
whichever
comes first.
Engine Coolant Heater
An
engine coolant heater can be a
big
help
if
you
have
to park outside
in
very
cold
weather,
0°F
(-
18°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 certain
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-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.
Air
Cleaner
Your air cleaner is on
the
driver’s side of
the
engine
compartment.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’
in
the Index.
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