1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 329

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. Butwe don't know exactly how you'll drive it.You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or may drive long you 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 in many other ways. or 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 schedules in this section. please read this So section and note how you drive. If you have any questions onhow 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. you If go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine parts. GM The proper fluids lubricants to use are listed in and P r D. Make sure whoever servicesyour vehicle uses at these. All parts shouldbe replaced andall necessary repairs done before youor anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: 0 0 carry passengers and cargowithin recommended limits. You will find theselimits on your vehicle's See Tire-Loading Information label. "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaceswithin legal driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel" in the Index. Selecting theRight Schedule First you'll needto decide whichof the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here'show to decide which schedule to follow: 7-4