1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 300

How This Section is Organized The remainderof this section is divided into five parts: "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle ingood condition. '(PartA: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done how often. Someof these and services canbe complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's service departmentor another qualified service center do these jobs. I "Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections" explains important inspections that your Chevroletdealer's service department or another qualifiedservice center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"lists some productsGM recommends tohelp keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do thework yourself or have it done. Performing maintenance work on vehicle can a be dangerous. In trying to do jobs, you can some be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipmentfor the job. If you have any doubt, have qualified a technician do the work. 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. "Part E: Maintenance Record" provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance isperformed, be sure to write it down in this part. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a good idea to keepyour maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs.