BUICK CENTURY 1993 Owners Manual

Century Dimensions
Inches unless otherwise noted .
Overall: COUPE SEDAN WAGON
Length ................
. Width .................
Height ................
Wheelbase .............
Front Tread ............
Rear Tread .............
Interior Front:
Leg Room
.............
Head Room ............
Shoulder Room .........
Hip Room ..............
Interior Rear:
Leg Room .............
Head Room ............
Shoulder Room .........
Hip Room ..............
Tzvnk Capacity-Cubic Feet
Number of Passengers:
Front .................
Rear ..................
Rear-Facing Third Seat ...
Base Curb Weight--Po unds 189.1
69.4 53.7
104.9 58.7
56.7
42.1 38.6
55.8
50.2
35.9
38.3
57
. 0
53.6
16.2
3
3
.
2862 189.1
69.4
54.2
104.9 58.7
56.7 190.9
69.4
54.2
104.9 58.7
56.7
42.1 42.1
38.6 38.6
55.9 55.9
50.0 50.0
35.9
38.3
56.0
54.3
16.2
3
3
.
2914 34.8
38.9
56.0
54.3
41.6
3
3
2
3054
Replacement Bulbs
APPLICATION NUMBER
Exterior
Headlight High Beam
........................
Low Beam .........................
ParW Turn ...........................
Side Marker ....... .................
Backup .............................
High Level Stop (w/o luggage carrier) .....
High Level Stop (w/luggage carrier) .......
License .............................
Side Marker .........................
Tail/Stop ............................
Tail/Stop/Turn .........................
Underhood ..........................
9005
9006
2057 194
1156
1141
577 194
194
194
2057
561
Interior
Ashtray ............................. 194
Door Courtesy
....................... 214-2
Dome
.............................. 211-2
Front Reading
........................ 906
Glove Box ............................ 194
Map
............................... 168
Rear Dome (Wagon)
................... 211-2
Trunk
.............................. 1003
Vanity Mirror ........................ 124
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code N1 (LGP2 3300 (3.3L) V6 MFI
Belt Tensions-Automatically controlled by a self-tensioning idler pulley. Tension
Cooling System Capacity
adjustment should never be necessary.
Complete System
................................................. 10.5 Quarts
Radiator and Recovery
Tank Only .................................... 3.4 Quarts
crankcase Capacity
(Less Filter) ..................................... 4 Quarts
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity (Rl2) ........................... 2.38 Pounds
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air\
conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigera\
nt is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer.
Fuel Tank Capacity
................................................ 16.5 Gallons
8th Character of the Vehicle Identification Number. * Made in a GM plant in the United States.
9.9 Liters
3.2 Liters
3.8 Liters
1.07 Kilograms
62.6 Liters
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Automatic Tkansaxle Capacity
3T40 (3-Speed) :
Pan Removal and Replacement. ....................................
After Complete Overhaul. ........................................
Pan Removal and Replacement. ....................................
After Complete Overhaul. ........................................
4T60 (4-Speed):
Power Steering
PumpOnly .....................................................
Complete System. ................................................
Maintenance Item part Numbers3
Air Cleaner
Oil Filter
. .
PCV Valve .
Spark Plug .
.....................................................
.....................................................
.....................................................
.....................................................
4 Quarts
7 Quarts
6 Quarts
8 Quarts
1 Pint
1.6 Pints
3.8 Liters
6.6 Liters
5.7 Liters
7.6 Liters
0.5 Liters
0.75 Liters
M4C PF47
CV899C
041-600, Gap
0.060 It (1.52 m)
Part numbers are AC type.
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code 4l (LN2)2 2.2L L4 PFI
:Belt Tensions-Automatically . controlled by an idler pulley. Tension adjustment
should never be necessary.
Cooling System Capacity
Complete System.
................................................ 8.3 Quarts
Radiator and Recovery Tank Only
.................................... 3.4 Quarts
Crankcase Capacity
(Less Filter) ..................................... 4 Quarts
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity (Rl2) ........................... 2.38 Pounds
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air\
conditioning system
in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer.
Fuel Tank Capacity
................................................ 16.5 Gallons
7.9 Liters
3.2 Liters
3.8 Liters
1
.Cn Kilograms
62.6 Liters
8th Character of the Vehicle Identification Number. * Made in a GM plant in the United States.
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Automatic Transaxle Capacity
3T40 (3-Speed): Pan Removal and Replacement.
.................................... 4 Quarts
After Complete Overhaul.
........................................ 7 Quarts
Power Steering
PumpOnly ..................................................... 1Pint
Complete System
................................................. 1.7 Pints 3.8 Liters
6.6 Liters
0.47 Liters
0.82 Liters
Maintenance Item Part Numbers3
Aircleaner ..................................................... A905C
OilFilter
;...................................................... PF47
PCVValve
...................................................... CV9OOC .
Spark Plug ...................................................... *R44LTSMA, Gap 0.045 " (1.14 mm)
Part numbers are AC type.
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I
Part 7 Maintenance Schedule
IMPORTANT
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
'LEVEL AND CHANGE
AS
RECOMMENDED
This part covers the maintenance
required for your Buick. Your vehicle
needs these services to retain
its safety,
dependability and emission control
performance.
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties.
See your Buick dealer
for details.
part 7 includes:
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance ...................... .276
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................. ,276
How This Part is Organized ...................... .276
A.. Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules ................ .278
Selecting the Right Schedule ...................... ,279
Schedule1 ..................................... 280
Schedule I1 ................................... .282
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services .... -284
At Each Fuel Fill .............................. .287
B. Owner Checks and Services
At Least Once a Month ......................... .287
At Least Once a Year ........................... .288
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................ .290
D. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............ .292
E. Maintenance Record. .......................... .295
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Introduction
A Word,About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you 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 or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you will
find
in the schedules in this part. So please read this part
and note how you drive.
If you have any questions on
how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your
Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose to have
their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied
upon to use proper parts and practices.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only 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 affect
the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or
even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of
emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to help keep your vehicle in
good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
“Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some
of these services
can
be complex, so unless you are technically qualified
and have the necessary equipment, you should let your
dealer’s service department or another qualified service
center do these
jobs.
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, Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous.
In trying to do some jobs, you
~ can be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only
if you have the
~ required know-how and the proper tools and
~ equipment for the job. If you have any doubt, I
have a qualified technician do the work.
If you.are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information GM publishes.
You will find a list of
publications and how
to get them in this manual. See
“Service Publications” in the Index. “Section
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
I equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have it done.
“Section
E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
I ‘you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this section. This will help
YOU
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition, it is a
good idea to keep your maintenance .
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
“Section
B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It
also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle
in good condition.
“Section
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
iniportant inspections that your Buick dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
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Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules These schedules are for vehicles that:
This section tells you the maintenance services
you carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits.
should have done and when you should schedule them. You will
find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-
Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you Loading Informatio\
n label. See “Loading Your
to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your Vehicle’’ in the Index.
service
needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and ~
supported service people will perform the work using
genuine
GM parts.
are driven on reasonable road surfhces within legal
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in the
driving limits.
Index.
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