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If none of them is true, use the long triphighway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500
miles (12 500
k m )
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
el'ements 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.)
Air Cleaner
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
The air cleaner is located at the front of the engine
change your own Oil, be Sure to drain all free-flowing Oil
compartment (on the driver's side of the vehicle), under
from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose
of oil
the engine coolant reservoir.
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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