1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 311

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to havedone and how often.Some of these services can becomplex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's service department another qualified or service centerdo these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services'' tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good conditio "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer's service departmentor another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some productsGM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, their or equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done. 'A CAUTION: Performing maintenance work on vehicle can a be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, can you be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, have qualified a technician do thework. If you are skilled enough do some work on your to vehicle, you will probably want get the service to information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. "Part E: Maintenance Record" provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed your on vehicle. Whenever any maintenance performed, be is sure to write it down in thispart. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done In addition,it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle f warranty repairs.