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Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
If
any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity
maintenance schedule:
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 vehicle.
The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
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 Indicator” in
the
Index.)
If none
of
them is true,
use
the long triphighway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500
miles
(1
2
500
km)
or
I2
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 Indicator” 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.
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