1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 249

When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is truefor you: 0 0 0 Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). It's below freezing outside and most trips are less than miles (16 km). 10 The engine is at low speed most the time (as in door-to-door of delivery, orin stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places. The vehicle is frequently operated off-road. 0 0 If any one of these is truefor your vehicle, then you need change your oil to andfilter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months - whichever comes first. If none of them is true,change the oil every7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months - whichever comes first. Change the filter at thefirst oil change and at every other oil change after that. Four-Wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you will havea remote oil filter located underthe hood. It is mounted to the front left inner fender, behind the headlights. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) An engine coolant heater can be big helpif you have to park outside in a 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 certainelements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skinfor very long. Clean your skin nails with soap and water, and or a good hand cleaner.Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing usedengine oil. (See the manufacturer's warningsabout the use and disposalof 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 from the filter before disposal. Don't oil ever dispose of oil by puttingit in the trash, pouring on theground, into it sewers, or intostreams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle by taking it to it a place that collects used If you have a problem properly disposing oil. of your usedoil, ask your dealer, service station ora local recycling center a for help. 6-13