Owner`s manual
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most
trips
are less
than
4
miles
(6
km).
It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less than
10
miles
(I
6
km).
0
The engine is at low speed most of the time
(as
in
door-to-door
delivery, or
in
stop-and-go traffic).
You
tow
a
trailer often.
0
Most trips are through dusty places.
0
The vehicle is frequently operated off-road.
If
any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your
oil
andfilter
every
3,000
miles
(5
000
km)
or
3
months
-
whichever comes
first.
If none
of
them is true, change
the
oil every
7,500
miles (12
500
km)
or
12 months
-
whichever comes first. Change
the
filter at the first oil change
and at every other oil change after that.
Four-wheel Drive Remote Oil Filter
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you
will
have
a
remote oil filter
located under the hood. It is mounted to the front left inner fender, behind
the headlights.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be
a
big help
if
you have to park outside
in
very cold weather,
0°F
(-18°C)
or colder.
If
your vehicle has this option,
see “Engine Coolant Heater
”
in
the Index.
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 stay
on your skin for very long. Clean your 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
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 to drain all free-flowing oil from
the
filter before disposal. Don’t
ever dispose of oil
by
putting
it
in the trash, pouring
it
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 dealer,
a
service station or
a
local recycling center
for help.
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