1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 304

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help keep your you 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 times week. Or you may drive a long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehiclein making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to errands or in many do other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. may even need You more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section. please read this So section and note how you drive. If you have any 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 should schedule them. If you you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listedPin D. at r Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone elsedrives the vehicle. These schedules arefor vehicles that: 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label.See "Loading Your Vehicle'' inthe Index. 0 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuel.See "Fuel" in the Index. 0 Selecting the Right Schedule First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here's how decide which to schedule to follow: 7-4