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 with Used Oil” in this section.See also:
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's
Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires are
inflated to the upper limit for cold
tires. These numbers can be found
on the Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits.
Make sure not to go over the GVW
li ...
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors
the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, to produce
a cleaner environment.
This ...
Vehicle Storage
Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that
will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area away from direct
sunlight to slow aging. This area sh ...
