1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 298

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" you tells you what should be checked whenever stop for fuel. It also explains what youcan easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your dealer's GM service departmentor another qualified service center should perform. lists "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you the work do yourself or have it done. "Part E: Maintenance Record'.' provides a placefor you to record the maintenance performed your on vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this part. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should done. be In addition, itis a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be neededto qualify your vehiclefor warranty repairs. Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can to be dangerous. In trying do some jobs, you can be seriouslyinjured. 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. If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably wantto get the service information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. . 7-2