1997 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 332

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to helpyou keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don't know exactly how you'll drive it.You may drive very short distances only 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 making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands in many or other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent checksand replacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, seeyour Aurora retailer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go toyour retailer foryour 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 listed in are Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done beforeyou or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: 0 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. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. 0 use the recommended fuel. See "Fuel"in the Index. Selectinp the Right Schedule rlrst you- need to decide which of the two schedules is 11 right for your vehicle. Here's how to decidewhich schedule to follow: 7-4