1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 342

Service Bulletins Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors retail facilities.GM monitors product performance in thefield. When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new or unexpectedconditions, and others may help avoidfuture costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessaryto service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index required and is published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order anindex at the toll-free numbers listed previously,or ask a GM retailer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner's manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance booklets provide owners with general operation and maintenance information.