1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 228

0 It's below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). The engine is at low speed most the time (as in of door-to-door delivery, orin stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places. What to Do with Used Oil: 0 0 0 sed engine oil contains I skin cancer in laboratorythings that have caused animals. Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your r skin and nails with soap and water,o a good hand cleaner. Washor properly throw away c-othing or rags containing usedengine oil. If any one of these istrue for your vehicle, then you need to change youroil and filter every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. If none of them is true, changethe oil every7,500 miles m or (12 500 k ) 12 months -- whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change andat every other oil change after that. Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, -20 F (-29 C)or colder. If your vehicle has this option, see "Engine Block Heater." in Index. the Used oil can be a real threat the environment. Don't to ever dispose of it by pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies water. Instead, of oil. recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used If you have a problem propeily disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 227