1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 354

The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P r D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle at uses these. All parts should be replaced and a 1 necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. We at General Motors want to kelp you keep your vehicle ia good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances aB the time in very hot, dusty E weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or YOU may drive it t o work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all thc different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance rreeds vary. You may even need more frequent checks and repiacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keepyour vehicle in good condition, see your Buick 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. These schedules are for vehicles that: cany 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. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuei. See "Fuel" in the Index. 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: