1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 241

Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance We at General Motors wantto help you Your Vehicle and the keep your vehicle in good working Environment condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need morefrequent checks and replacements than you will find in the schedules in this part. So please read this part andnote how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in goodcondition, see your Pontiac dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices. service department or another qualified service centerdo these jobs. Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehlcle properly. How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: "Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's If you are skilled enoughto do some work on your vehicle,you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get them in this manpal. See "Service Publications" in the Index. "Section B: Owner Checks and Services'' tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also to explains what you can easily do help keep your vehicle in good condition. ...240