1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 291

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive You may drive very short it. a distances only a few times week. Or you may drive long distancesall the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehiclein making deliveries. Or you may driveit to work, to do errands or many in other ways. in The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All al parts should be replaced andl necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. 0 use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel" in the Index. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need Selecting the Right Schedule more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find First you'll need to decide which the two schedules is of in the schedules in this section.So please read this right for your vehicle. Here's howdecide which to section and note how you drive. If you have any schedule to follow: questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should If you have done and when you should schedule them. go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will GM parts. perform the work using genuine 7-4