1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 365

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: shows "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" what to have done and how often. Some of these so services can be complex, unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your retailer's service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. - tells you "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done. Performing maintenance work on vehicle can a be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can "Part E: Maintenance Record'' provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your be seriously injured. your own maintenance Do vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be work only if you have the required know-how sure to write it down in this part. This will help you and the proper tools and equipment for the job. determine when your next maintenance should be done. a If you have any doubt, have qualified In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenance technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. 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. 7-3