1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 279
1996 Chevrolet Astro Manual
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at GeneralMotors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll driveit. You may drive a very short distances only few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands orin many other ways. Because of all the differentiYi@ people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent checksand replacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this sectionand note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM dealer. This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when you should schedule them.If you go to your dealer foryour service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluidsand lubricants touse are listedin Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs donebefore you or anyone else drivesthe vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's CertificatiodTire label. See "Loading Your Vehicle'' in the Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended unleaded fuel. See "Fuel'' in the Index. Selecting the Right Schedu/e 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: 1-3