1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 312
1997 Pontiac Sunfire Manual
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances only afew times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. aig You may use your vehicle in m k n deliveries. Or you may drive it towork, to doerrands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people us'etheir GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questi'onson how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Pontiac dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. at The proper fluids and lubricants to useare listed in P r D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced andal necessary repairs done l 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 the Index. 0 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 of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which schedule to follow: 7-4