1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 289

"Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains The remainder of this section is divided five parts: into what you can easily to help keep your vehicle in do good condition. "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to havedone and how often. Some these of "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" services canbe complex, so unless you are technically explains important inspections that your dealer's qualified and have necessary equipment, you should service departmentor another qualified service center the let your dealer's service department or another qualified should perform. service center do these jobs. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you the work do yourself or have it done. Performing maintenance work ona vehicle can "Part E: Maintenance Record" provides a place for be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can you to recordthe maintenance performed on your be seriouslyinjured. Do your own maintenance vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be work onlyif 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, itis a good idea to keep your maintenance technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. How This Section is Organized If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. 7-3