fuel cap BUICK CENTURY 1993 User Guide

Schedule 11
Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in Schedule
I apply.
*An Emission Control Service.
I% The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
has determined that the failure
to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty
or limit recall liability
prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
General
Motors, however, urges that all
recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals
and the
maintenance be recorded in “Section E:
Maintenance Record.”
TO BE SERVICED ITEM
No’ See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever
occurs first).
4l
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection
Cooling
System Service* Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
lo I
Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km)
12 I Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection** I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection**-Inspect for
bums, cracks or other damage. Check the boot
fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs.
Replace wires as needed.
10 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection (2.2L Code 4 engine only)**-
Conduct the EGR system service as described in
the service manual.
To purchase a service
manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
12
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace
every
30,000 miles (50 OOO km) or more often
under dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the
proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
Fuel %nk, Cap
and Lines Inspection* A-
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel
rails and injection assembly, if equipped) for
damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an
even filler neck imprint or any damage. Replace
parts as needed. Periodic replacement of the fuel
filter is not required.
*An Emission Control Service.
*The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty
or limit
recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record.”
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USAGE FWID/WBRICANT
~~ ~ ~~~ ~~
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor a.
Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Hood and Door
Hinges, Station Wag01
Liftgate, Fuel Door
Hinge, Folding Seat
Hardware, Rear Compartment Lid
Hinges Engine oil
or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Capacities and.Specifications” in the Index for recomm\
ended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Engine Coolant .......................... .238. 270. 272
Checking
& Adding ......................... .l95. 239
Proper Mixture
to Use ............................ 239
Safety Warnings About
.................... 110. 195. 201
Temperature Gage
................................ 110
Temperature Warning Light
........................ 110
(see “Engine Coolant”)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Exhaust
................................ .83. 173
Engine Identification
.............................. -265
Engineoil
....................................... 227
Additives
...................................... 231
Checking
& Adding ................. .227. 270. 272. 292
Crankcase Capacity
.......................... .270. 272
Energy Conserving
.............................. 231
Warning Light
.................................. 107
When to Change
................................ 232
Engine Specifications
......................... .270. 272
Engine. Starting
.................................... 74
Ethanol in Gasoline.
............................... 223
Exhaust Dangerous Gas
in ............................ .83. 173’
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety Belts ................. 40
Expressway Driving
............................... 163
Extender. Safety Belt
................................ 60
Disposing of Used Oil ............................ 232
Filter
................................. 232.271. 273
Engine Overheating
............................ 110. 195
Running Engine While Parked
....................... 84
Exterior Appearance (see “Appearance Care”) Fabric
cleaning
(see ‘%Appearance care”)
Fan Warnings
.................... .186. 187. 197. 199. 226
Filling the Fuel Tank
...................... .225. 270. 272
Filter. Oil
................................ 232.271. 273
Finish Damage
................................... 263
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........................... 184
Flat Tire
........................................ 205
Flip-Open Rear Vent Windows
........................ 85
Flooded Engine
.................................... 75
Capacities
..................................... 292
Power Steering
..................... .241. 271. 273. 292
Transaxle
......................... .236. 271. 273. 292
Windshield Washer
...................... .89. 242. 293
Fluids and Lubricants
.............................. 292
Fog. Driving
in ................................... 160
FoldingRearSeats .................................. 18
Freeway Driving
.................................. 163
French Language Manual
............................. 2
Fluid
Brake
..................................... 243. 292
Foreign Counties
.................................... 224
Fuel
............................................ 223
AlcoholinFuel
................................. 223
Capacity
................................... 270. 272
Exhaust Warnings
........................... .83. 173
Filling Your Tank
....................... .225. 270. 272
In Foreign Countries
............................. 224
Mileage Chart
.................................. 320
Gage
.......................................... 107
Requirements . ................................... 223
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octane Requirements (see “Fuel Requirements”)
Odometer
........................................ 106
Oil. Engine ......................... .227. 270. 272. 292
Quality
........................................ 229
Thickness
..................................... 230
UsedOil
...................................... 232
When
to Change ................................ 232
Oil Warning Light
.................................. 107
OperationofLigh
ts ................................. 95
Outside Rearview Mirrors
............................ 99
Overheated Engine
................................ 195
Overheated Engine Coolant Warning Light
.............. 110
P (Park), Shifting Into .................... i ........ 81
Parking
OnHills
....................................... 168
Over Things That Burn
............................ 83
WithaTrailer
................................... 180
With
the Engine Running ........................... 82
ParkingBrake
...................................... 80
Passenger Belts (see “Safety Belts”)
Passing
.......................................... 152
Polishing and Waxing (see “Appearance Care”)
PowerAntenna
.................................... 131
Power Door
Locks ................................. 66
Power Seat Controls ................................ 15
Power Steering Fluid .................. .241. 271. 273. 292
Power Windows
.............................. .85. 268
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts During .................. 40 Problems on the Road
... .......................... 183
Publications (see “Service Publications”)
Radiator Overheating (see “Overheated Engine”)
Radiator Pressure Cap
......................... .199. 241
Radio
(see “Audio Systems”)
Reading Lights
.................................... 97
Rear Seats. Folding ................................. 18
Rear Storage Security Cover
......................... 101
Rear Window Defogger
............................. 115
Rearview Mirrors .................................. 98
Reclining Seatbacks
................................. 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .................. 292
Remote Lock Control
............................... 66
Replacement Bulbs ................................ 269
Replacement Fuses
................................ 266
Replacement
Parts ............................ .271. 273
Replacing Safety Belts
............................... 61
Replacing Tires
................................... 254
Replacing Wheels
............................. .256. 257
Reporting Safety Defects
............................ 302
Restraints. Child
................................... 47
Restraints, Head
................................... 17
Reverse
.......................................... 77
Roadsigns
....................................... 134
Color
......................................... 134
Pavement Markings
.............................. 141
Shape
......................................... B7
Symbols ....................................... 139
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