How This Section Is Organized - Oldsmobile 2003 Alero Owner's Manual

How This Section is Organized
This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:
"Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what
should be checked and when. It also explains what
you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good
"Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" explains
what to have done and how often. Some of these "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains
services can be complex, so unless you are technically important inspections that your dealer's service
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you department or another qualified service center should
should let your dealer's service department or another perform.
qualified service center do these jobs.
condition.
"Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists
some recommended products necessary to help
keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products,
or their equivalents, should be used whether you do
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the work yourself or have it done.
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Per- _-'ming mainten_---ce work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you
can be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools and
equipment for the job. If you have any doubt,
have a qualified technician do the work.
"Part E: Maintenance Record" is a place for you to
record and keep track of the maintenance performed on
your vehicle. Keep your maintenance receipts. They
may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty
repairs.
If you want to get the service information, see Service
Publications Ordering information on page 7- 10.
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