1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 287

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We a General Motors want to help you keep your t know vehicle in good working condition. But we don't exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a times a week. Or you may drive few long distances all time in very hot, dusty weather. the You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. are The proper fluids and lubricants to use listed in Part D. Makesure whoeverservices.yourvehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and necessary all repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in th'e Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. 0 use the recommendedfuel. See "Fuel" in the Index. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. may. even .need You more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find Selecting the Right Schedule in the schedules in this section.So please read this First you'll need to decide which two schedules is of the If section and note how you drive.you have'any right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which questions on how to keep your vehicle in good schedule to follow: condition, see your Pontiac dealer. Because of all the differentways people use their GM This part tells you the maintenance services you should If you have done and when you should schedule them. go to your dealer your service needs, you'll know for that GM-trained and supported service people will GM perform the work using genuine parts. 7-3