1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 251

Engine Oil Additives Engine Coolant Heater Don't add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is An engine coolant heater can be a big if you have help ready to advise if you think something should be added. to parkoutside in very cold weather, O F (- 18 O C) or 0 colder. If your vehicle has this option, see "Engine When to Change Engine Oil Coolant Heater" in the Index. See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than5 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 andgo traffic). What toDo with Used Oil Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or usea carrier on topof your car. Did youknow that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin nails with soap and and water, or a good hand cleaner. or properly throw Wash away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oilcan be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring on the ground, into it sewers, or into streams or bodies water. Instead, of recycle it by taking it to a place that collects usedIfoil. you have a problem properly disposing your used oil, of ask your dealer,a service station or local recycling a center for help. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. If none of them is true, change the oil andfilter every 7,500 miles (12 500 k ) 12 months -- whichever m or comes first. 6-18