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).
You operate your vehicle
in
dusty areas or
off-road frequently.
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.
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.
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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