1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 224

When to Change Engine Oil See if any one of these is true for you: 0 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 oilstay on your skin for very long. Cleanyour skin 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 about theuse and disposal of oil products.) Used oil canbe a real threat tothe 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, pouringit 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 retailer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. , 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). You operate your vehicle in dusty areas or off-road frequently. You frequently towa trailer oruse a carrier on top of your vehicle. 0 0 The vehicleis used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving underthese conditions causes engine oil to down sooner. If any one of these is true for your then you need to change your oil and filter miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever ccurs first. f none of them istrue, change the oil and filter every (12 500 lun) or 12 months -- whichever ccurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower. I