Pontiac G8 manual Engine Air Cleaner/Filter, What to Do with Used Oil

Vehicle Service and Care 9-11

After changing the engine oil, reset the system:

1.Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off.

2.Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

If the Service Engine Oil message does not appear, the system is reset.

If the Service Engine Oil message displays, you will need to reset the system again.

What to Do with Used Oil

Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not 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 dispose of 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 threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never 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 used oil, ask your dealer/retailer, a service station, or a local recycling center for help.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9-6 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter.

When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. See “Schedule Maintenance”

in Service and Maintenance for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.