1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 261

What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine contains certain oil elements that may be unhealthy -for your and could skin a Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). 5 even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin This is particularly important when outside for verylong. Clean yourskin and nailswith soap and temperatures are below freezing. water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash properly throw or a Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent away clothing or rags containing used engine o l (See i. driving in stop-and-go traffic). the manufacturer's warnings .about the and disposal use of oil products.) a Most trips are through dusty areas. a You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. a The vehicle used for delivery service, police, taxi is or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine to oil break down sooner. any one of these is true for your If vehicle, then you need to changeyour oil and filter m or every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) ,3 months -- whichever occurs first. If none of them is true, changethe oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs fiist. Driving a vehicle witha fully warmeld engine under highway conditions causes engine to oil Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. you If 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, a oil. recycle itby taking it to place that collects used If you havea problem properly disposing y o u used oil, of ask your dealer,a service station or a local recycling center for help. I break down slower. 6-16