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Engine Oil Additives
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Don't add anything to
your
oil. Your dealer
is
ready to
advise if you think something should be added.
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When to Change
Engine Oil
If none of them is true, use the 1
m.aintenance schedule. Change
7,500
miles
(12 500
k m )
or 12
occurs first. Driving a vehicle
engine under highway conditi
break down slower.
If any one of these is true for you, use the short t r i ~ . ' : ! ~
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 freqllqnt
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
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You frequently tow a trailer or use
a carrier
on tap of
your vehicle.
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The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, B a x i
or other commercial application.
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Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
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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
k m )
or 3 months
--
whichever
occurs first.
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What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engin
elements that may be unheal
our skin and could
even cause cancer? Don't le
for very long. Clean your s
water, or a good
hand cle
away clothing or rags co
the manufacturer's warn
of oil products.)
Used oil
can b'e a real threat to
nvironment. If you
change your own oil, be sure t
n all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal
t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pou
sewers, or into streams or bo
recycle it by taking
it to a
pl
llects used oil. If
you have a problem proper1
ask your dealer,
a
service st
center for help.
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