1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 328

"Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when.also explains It The remainderof this section is divided into five parts: what you can easily to help keep your vehicle in do good condition. "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often.Some of these "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" services can be complex, unless you are technically so explains important inspections that your dealer's qualified and have the necessary equipment, should you service department or another qualified service center let your dealer's service department or another qualified should perform. service center do these jobs. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their CAUTION: equivalents, shouldbe used whetheryou do the work yourself orhave it done. Performing maintenance work on vehicle can a "Part E: Maintenance Record"provides a place be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can 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 down in this part. it This will helpyou and the proper tools and equipment for the job. determine when your next maintenance should be done. If you have any doubt, have qualified a In addition,it is a goodidea to keep your maintenance technician do the work. receipts. Theymay be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. How This Section is Organized A If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get service the information. See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. 7-3