1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 247

Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: 0 If none of them is true, 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 vehiclewith a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine to oil break down slower. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer?Don't let used oil stayon your skin for very long.Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or agood 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 todrain all free-flowing oil Don't ever disposeof oil from the filter before disposal. by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams bodies of water. Instead, or recycle it by taking it to aplace that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your retailer, a servicestation or a local recycling center for help. Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly importantwhen outside temperatures arebelow freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such frequent as driving in stop-and-go traffic). Most trips are throughdusty areas. 0 0 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier top of on your vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or othercommercial application. 0 Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true foryour vehicle, then you need to changeyour oil and filter every 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever occurs first. 6-17