1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 234

Maintenance Schedule Introduction A Word About Maintenance We at General Motors wantto help you keep your vehicle good working in condition. But we don't lmow exactly how you'll drive it. You may drive very short distancesonly a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in malting deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even needmore frequent checks and replacements than you will findin the schedules in this part. So please read this part and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how keep your vehicle to in good condition, seeyour Oldsmobile dealer, theplace many GM owners choose to have their maintenancework done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices. Your Vehicle andthe Environment Proper vehicle maintenance notonly helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affectthe quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase thelevel of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, andto help keep your If you are skulled enough to do some vehicle in good condition, please work on your vehicle, you will probably maintain your vehicle properly. want to get the service information GM publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get them in How This Part is Organized this manual. See Service Publications The remainder of this partis divided in the Index. into five sections: Section B: Owner Checks and Services Section A: Scheduled Maintenance tells you what should be checked Services shows what to have done and whenever you stop for fuel. It also how often. Some of these services can be complex,so unless you are technically explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer's Section C: Periodic Maintenance service department or another qualified Inspections explains important service center do these jobs. 232