1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 248

If none of them is true, usethe long triphighway maintenance schedule.Change the oil and filter every Don't add anything to your oil. Chevrolet dealer is Your 7,500 miles (12 500 k ) 12 months -- whichever m or ready to advise if you think something should be added. occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to When to Change Engine Oil break down slower. If any one of these is true for you, use the short tripkity (See "Change OilSoon Light" in the Index.) maintenance schedule: Engine Oil Additives 0 Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). 5 This is particularlyimportant when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such frequent as driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are through dusty areas. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy your skin and could for even cause cancer? Don't let used stay on your skin oil for very long. Clean your skin and nails with and soap water, or a good hand cleaner. or properly throw Wash away clothingor rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) 0 0 0 a carrier on top of You frequently tow a trailer or use your vehicle. The vehicle is used delivery service, police, taxi for or other commercial application. Used oil can be areal threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, sure to drain all free-flowing be oil of oil Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose by putting it in the trash, pouringit on the ground, into down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, sewers, or into streamsor bodies of water. Instead, then you need to change your and filter every oil recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If 3,000 miles (5 OOO k ) 3 months -- whichever occurs m or you have a problem properly disposing your used oil, of first. (See "Change Oil Soon Light" in the Index.) ask your dealer, a service stationa local recycling or center for help. 0 6-16