1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 338

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