1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 237

When to Change Engine Oil 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 andcould 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 disposeof oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams b0die.s of water, In-stead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask yourdealer, a service station or a local recycling center forhelp. Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving instop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi Or Oh T C S ~ ~ 4 T C ~k&d i C L t t C K L iC d 0 0 0 0 Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any oneof these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) 3 months -- whichever m or occurs first. (See "Check Oil Light" in the Index.) If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine underhighway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. 6-14