Never operate the engine with oil level below the “ADD”
mark or above the upper “SAFE” mark.
Change Engine Oil
Road conditions as well as your kind of driving affect the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following to determine if any apply to you:
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Frequent short trips where the engine does not achieve
full operating temperature (operating temperature de-
fined as 190° F (66° C ) coolant temperature).
•
Extensive engine idling (over 10 minutes per hour of
operation) at ambient temperatures less than 32° F (0°
C).
•
Driving in dusty conditions.
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Frequent trailer towing.
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Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•
Off-road or desert operation.
•
Extensive operation at high engine speeds (greater
than 2900 rpm) and loads (greater than 70% throttle).
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE