1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 301

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 don't know we exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. you may drive Or long distances all time in very dusty weather. the hot, You may use your vehiclein making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to errands or in many do other ways. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listedP r D. in a t Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone elsednves 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. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. 0 use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel'' in the Index. GM Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. may even need You Selecting theRight Schedule more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find First you'll need to decide which the two schedules is of So in the schedules in this section. please read this right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which section and note how you drive.you have any If schedule to follow: questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Chevrolet dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. you If go to your dealerfor your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supportedservice people will GM perform the work using. genuine parts, 7-3