1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 206

Service & Appearance Care When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 lun). It's below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10miles (16 km). The engineis at low speed mostof the time (as in door-to-door delivery, in or stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places. If any oneof 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 comes first. If none of them istrue, change the oil every 7,500miles (12 500 km)or 12 months-whichever comes first. Change the filter at thefirst oil change and atevery other oil change after that. Engine Block Heater An engine block heater can be a big help if you haveto park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder.If your vehiclehas this option, see the Index under Engine Block Heater. What to Do with Used Oil CAUTION Used engine oilcontains things that have caused skin cancer in laboratory animals. Don't let used oilstay on yourskin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.Wash or properly throw away clothingor rags oil. containing used engine Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change yourown oil, besure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. of Don't ever dispose oil by pouring it on theground, into sewers, or into streams or bodiesof water. Instead, recycle it by taking itto a place that collects used oil. you have a problem If properly disposingof your used oil, ask your dealer,a service station ora local recycling center for help.