1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 394

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this sectionis divided intofive parts: "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" you what tells also should be checked and when. It explains what you in can easily do to help keep your vehicle good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains service important inspectionsthat your Pontiac dealer's department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some productsGM recommends to help keepyour vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you the work do yourself or haveit done. "Part E: Maintenance Record" provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance performed, be is sure to write down in this part. it This will help you determine when your next maintenance should done. be In addition, it is a goodidea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may needed to qualify your vehicle for be warranty repairs. "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often. of these Some services can be complex, unless you are technically so qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should or let your dealer's service department another qualified service center do these jobs. 3 Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. your own maintenance Do work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment for job. the If you have any doubt, have a qualified technician do the work. I you are skilled enough do some work on your f to vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. 7-3