1993 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 254

It's below freezing outside and most trips are less: than 10 miles (16 km). . What to Do with Used Oil: The engine is -at low .speed most the time (asin of door tp door delivery, orin stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Used engine oil contains things that have Most trips are through dusty places. caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Da let used oil stay on yourskin for very long If -any one these is true your vehicle, then you of for Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, need-to change your oil.and filter every 3,000 miles lr a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw (5 000 k ) 3 months - whichever comesfirst. m or, away clothing or rags containing used engine If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles 0 (12 -500km) 12 months -whichever comes first. or I . . Change the filter at the first oil change andat every Used oil can be real threat tothe environment. If you a other oil change after that. all change yourown oil, be sure to drain free-flowing oil Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a Erom the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose oil of big helpif-youhave to park outside in very cold into sewers, orinto streams by pouringit on the ground, f weather, -20 * F (-29 C ] or .colder.I your vehicle has or bodies of water. Instead, recycleit by taking it.to a this option,see "Engine Block Heater" in the Index. place that collects used oil.you have a problem If properly disposingof your used oil, ask your dealer, a a service station or local recycling center for help. 252