1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 286
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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How This Section is Organized The remainder of this sectionis divided intofive parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services"shows what to havedone and howoften. Some of these services can be complex, unless you are technically so qualified and have necessary equipment, you should the let your dealer's service department or another qualified 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 condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections'' explains important inspections that your Chevrolet dealer's service department or 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 the work do yourself or have it done. Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can "Part E: Maintenance Record"provides a place for you to recordthe maintenance performed on your Do be seriously injured. your own maintenance vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be work only if you have the required know-how sure to writeit down in this part. This will help you and the proper tools and equipment for the job. determine when your next maintenance should be done. If you have any doubt, have a qualified In addition,it is a good idea to keep your maintenance technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. If you are skilled enough to some work on your do vehicle, you will probably want get the service to information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. 7-3