1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 301

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you keep your to vehicle in good working condition. we don't know But exactly how you'll drive You may drive very short it. distances only a few times a week. you may drive Or long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehiclein making deliveries. Or you may driveit to work, to do errands or in many other ways. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these.l A l parts should be replaced and necessary repairs done all before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules arefor vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label.See "Loading Your Vehicle'' in the Index. 0 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel" the Index. in Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. may even need You Selecting the Right Schedule more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find First you'll need to decide which two schedules is of the in the schedules in this section.So please read this right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which section and note how you drive. have any If you schedule to follow: questions onhow to keep your vehicle good in condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer your service needs, for you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.