1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 242

If none of them istrue, use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 k ) 12 months -- whichever m or occurs first.Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine to oil break down slower. Air Cleaner What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for yourskin and could even causecancer? Don't letused oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your slun 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 aboutthe use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil canbe a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drainall 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 streamsor 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. The aircleaner and filter are on the driver's side of the engine compartment. 6-16