Owner`s manual
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anythmg to your oil. Your Buick dealer 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:
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).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
The vehicle is used for deliV&@ geRice, police, taxi
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil
to
break down sooner. 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
occurs first.
your vehicle.
or other commercial application.
If
none of them is true, use the long triphghway
maintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every
7,500
miles
(12
506
km)
or
12
months
--
whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
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 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 fi-ee-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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