1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 290

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 don't we know exactly how you'll drive You may drive very it. short distances only few times a week. Or you may a drive long distances all time in very hot, dusty the weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, do errands or in to many other ways. Because of all the different ways people their use vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need 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. you have any If questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. This part tells you maintenance services you should the 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 GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are vehicles that: for 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits, You will find these limitson your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. 0 use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel" in the Index. Selecting the Right Schedule First you'll need to decide which the two schedules of is right for your vehicle. Here's how to decide which schedule to follow: 7-4