1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 245

. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity maintenance schedule: 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. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of theseis true for your vehicle, you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 OOO k ) 3 months -- whichever occurs first. m or If none of them is true, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. 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 under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles (12 500 k ) 12 months (whichever m or occurs first) withoutan oil change. The system won't detectdust in the oil.So, if you drive in a dusty area, be sure to change your oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 k ) sooner if the CHANGE OIL m or light comes on. Remember to resetthe monitor when the oil has been changed. For more information, see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in the Index. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engineoil contains certain elements that maybe unhealthy for yourskin and could even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay your skin for on very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or throw away clothing or rags containing used engine (See the manufacturer's oil. warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Your Corvette has an Oil Life Monitor. featwe will This let you know when to change youroil and filter -- usually between 3,000 miles (5 O00 kn and 7,500 miles r) (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before3,000 miles Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, sure to drain all free-flowing oil be from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose by of oil 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. 6-14