Engine Oil

To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:

  • Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section.
  • Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “Checking Engine Oil” and “When to Add Engine Oil” in this section.
  • Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System .
  • Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do
See also:

When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil . An Emission Control Service. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within the next ...

When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, an ...

System Identification
If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, see the operating instructions that follow. If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above, follo ...