1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 395

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you keep your to vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances onlya few times a week. Or you may drive long distancesall the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use yourvehicle in makingdeliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errandsor in many other ways. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed Pr D. in at Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these.All parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives vehicle. the These schedules are for vehicles that: I ) carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Certificatioflire label. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel" in the Index. GM Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. may even need You more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find in the schedulesin this section. So please read this section andnote how you drive. If you have any questions on how keep your vehicle in good to condition, see your Pontiac dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when youshould schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained andsupported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts. Selecting the Right Schedule First you'll need to de'cide which the two schedules is of right for your vehicle. Here'show to decide which schedule to follow: