1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 305

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Mainterqmce 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 service department or another qualified service center do these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" you what tells should be checked whenever you stop forfuel. 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 Pontiac dealer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some products GM recommends to help keepyour vehicle properly maintained. These products,or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or have done. it "Part E Maintenance Record"provides a place : for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this part. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a good idea to keep yourmaintenance receipts. They may beneeded to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. , Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous.In trying to do somejobs, you can be seriously injured. your own maintenance Do work only ifyou have the required know-how and the proper tools and .e@pment the job. for If you have any doubt, havequalified a work. technician do the If you are skilled enough to do some work onyour vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index.