1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

How This Section is OrganizedThe remainder of this section is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” showswhat to have done and how often. Some of theseservices can be complex, so unless you are technicallyqualified and have the necessary equipment, you shouldlet your dealer’s service department or another qualifiedservice center do these jobs.LPerforming maintenance work on a vehicle canbe dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you canbe seriously injured. Do your own maintenancework only if you have the required know-howand the proper tools and equipment for the job.If you have any doubt, have a qualifiedtechnician do the work.If you are skilled enough to do some work on yourvehicle, you will probably want to get the serviceinformation GM publishes. See “Service and OwnerPublications” in the Index.“Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you whatshould be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It alsoexplains what you can easily do to help keep yourvehicle in good condition.“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’sservice department or another qualified service centershould perform.“Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”lists some products GM recommends to help keep yourvehicle properly maintained. These products, or theirequivalents, should be used whether vou do the workyourself or have it done.“Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a place foryou to record the maintenance performed on yourvehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, besure to write it down in this part. This will help youdetermine when your next maintenance should be done.In addition, it is a good idea to keep your maintenancereceipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle forwarranty repairs.7-2