1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 286
1996 Pontiac Sunfire Manual
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll driveit. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle inmaking deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or many in other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section.So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your Pontiac dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in P r D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle at uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for 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. 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'l need to decide which o€ the. two !schedules is right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which schedule to follow: 7-3