1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 314

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 a few timesa week. Or you may drive long distances all the timein very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehiclein making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work,to do errands or many in other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their 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 questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Corvette dealer. This part tellsyou 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. 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 all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives thevehicle. These schedulesare for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. See "LoadingYour Vehicle'' in the Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel" in the Index. Selecting the Right Schedule First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here's how todecide which schedule to follow: 7-3