Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 286

How This S
The remainder
lection is Organized
,
.
LLPart B: Owner Checks and Services"
tells you what
of this section is divided into five parts:
should be checked whenever you stop
for fuel. It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your
"Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows vehicle in good condition.
what to have done and how often. Some 'of these
services can be complex, so unless you are
technically
let your dealer's service department or another qualified
pefiom.
service center do these jobs.
LLPart C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains
important inspections that your Pontiac dealer's service
qualified and have the
You
department or mother qualified semice center should
'(Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists
some products GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you
do the
work
yourself
or have it done.
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs,
YOU
can.
"Part E: Maintenance Record" provides
a
place for
be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance
you to record the maintenance performed on your
work only if you have the required know-how
vehicle. 'Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write it down in this part. This will help you
and
the proper tools
and
equipment for the
job.
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
If you have any doubt, have
a qualified In addition,
it
is a good idea to keep your maintenance
technician do the work.
receipts. They may
be needed to.qualify your vehicle
for
1 '
-
warranty
repairs.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner
Publications" in the Index.
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