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Question posted by tpnSteveR on October 5th, 2013

Change Engine Oil Soon 2009 Impala. How Long Can I Keep Driving

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Owner's Manual - Page 161

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Owner's Manual - Page 167

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Owner's Manual - Page 168

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Owner's Manual - Page 172

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Owner's Manual - Page 174

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Owner's Manual - Page 233

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Owner's Manual - Page 252

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Owner's Manual - Page 253

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Owner's Manual - Page 259

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Owner's Manual - Page 272

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Owner's Manual - Page 273

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Owner's Manual - Page 274

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Owner's Manual - Page 276

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Owner's Manual - Page 286

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Owner's Manual - Page 356

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Owner's Manual - Page 358

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Owner's Manual - Page 359

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Owner's Manual - Page 362

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Owner's Manual - Page 363

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