1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 287

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