1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 296

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into parts: five "Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServices" shows what to have done and how often. of these Some services canbe complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's service department or another qualified service centerdo these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when.It also explains do what you can easily to helpkeep your vehicle in good condition. I Performing maintenance work a vehicle can on be dangerous.In trying to do some jobs,you can be seriously injured. 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, havequalified a technician do the work. If you are skilled enoughto do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want get the service to information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. C'Part Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants"lists D: some productsGM 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 place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to writeit down in this part. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a good to keep your maintenance idea receipts. They may be needed qualify your vehicle to for warranty repairs. 7-3