1995 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 249

1995 Chevrolet Camaro Manual

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Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (-18"C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option, see "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. When to Change EngineOil See if any one of these is true for you: 0 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 yourskin 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 warningsabout the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be real threat to the environment. If you a 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 alocal recycling center for help. 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). 0 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your car. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil andfilter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever comes first. 6-17

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Engine
Oil
Additives
Don’t
add anything to your oil. Your Chevrolet dealer
is
ready to advise
if
you think something should
be
added.
When to Change
Engine
Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
0
0
0
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).
Most trips are through
dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
of
your
car.
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 comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500
miles
(12
500
km)
or
12
months
--
whichever
comes first.
Engine
Coolant
Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if
you have
to park outside in very cold weather,
0°F
(-
18 “C)
or
colder.
If
your
vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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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