fuel BUICK CENTURY 1994 Owner's Guide

TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and
11)
Item No.
I
6. Transaxle Service
7. Spark Plug
Replacement*
I 8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*?
I
9. EGR System Inspection (2.2 L L4 Code 4
engine only)*?
I
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement”
I 1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever Occurs First
I MILES (000) I .,
I KILOMETERS (000)
See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and I1
Every
100,000 mi. ( 166 000 km)
Every
30 000 mi. (50 000 km)
See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules I and I1
Every
30 000 mi. (50 000 km)
50 75 62.5
a
a
a
a
The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same
intervals.
* An Emission Control Service.
? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board 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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6. ’Ikande Service -- Change both the fluid and filter
every 15,000 miles
(25 0oO km) if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F (32 “C) or
higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
9. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Inspection
(2.2 L 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.
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles (50 0o0 km) or more often under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
11.
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*? -- Inspect
fuel
tank, cap and lines 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.
If you
do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every 100,OOO miles (160 OOO km).
7. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart”
in
the Index.
8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*’f’ -- Inspect for bums,
cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
* An Emission Control Service.
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the fail\
ure 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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Section B: Owner Checks and
Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should
be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids
or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or
a service station attendant to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.)
WHAT TO DO
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Engine Oil Level
Engine Coolant Level
Windshield
Washer Fluid Level Check the engine oil level and add the
proper oil if necessary. See “Engine
Oil” in the Index for further details.
Check the engine coolant level and add
the propexcoolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further
details.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level in the windshield washer
tank and
add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
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USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
b. Release Pawl
Spring
Anchor
Hood and
Door
Hinges, Wagon
Liftgate, Fuel Door
Hinge, Folding
Seat Hardware,
Rear Compartment
Lid Hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUID/LUBRICANT I
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade
2,
Category LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for
recommended replacement filters, valves and spark
plugs.
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the columns indicated. When completing the
Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers
from the Schedule
I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts
which correspond
to the maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is a convenient place to store
them.
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Fabric Cleaning ................................ 246
Features and Controls ............................. 65
Filling
the Fuel Tank ............................. 21 1
Filter. Oil ............................... 2 13.259. 260
Finish Care
..................................... 249
Finish Damage
.................................. 25 1
First Gear
....................................... 82
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 172
Flat Tire
....................................... 193
FloodedEngine
.................................. 76
Fluid Brake
....................................... 228
Capacities
............................... 259. 260
Power Steering ............................... 226
Transaxle
.................................... 220
Windshield Washer
............................ 227
Fluids and Lubricants. Recommended
................ 277
Folding Rear Seats
................................ 17
Foreign Operation
............................... 2 10
Francais. Guide En ................................. 2
Freeway Driving
................................ 157
French Language Manual ........................... 2
Fuel
.......................................... 209
Capacity
................................ 259. 260
FillingYourTank
............................. 211
Gage
....................................... 112
In Foreign Countries
........................... 210
Fuse Usage Chart ................................ 255
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................ 254
Gage
Battery (Voltage Indicator)
...................... 119
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 116
Fuel ........................................ 112
Gasoline
....................................... 209
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
........................ 211
Gear Positions
................................... 79
Glass Cleaning
.................................. 248
GloveBox
...................................... 73
Halogen Bulbs
................................. 232
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 172
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 232
High-Low Beam Changer
....................... 91
“On” Warning ................................. 99
Head Restraints
.................................. 17
Hearing Impaired Assistance
....................... 283
Heater
......................................... 123
Highway Hypnosis
............................... 159
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 160
Hitches. Trailer .................................. 167
Hood Release
................................... 212
Hot Coolant Warning Light/Gage
............... 11 5. 116
Hot Engine Safety Warnings
....................... 184
Headlights
...................................... 98
Heater. Engine Block (Engine Coolant Heater)
.. ., ... 78, 218
Horn
........................................... 88
Hydroplaning ................................... 155
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Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage
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Owner’s Record of Upkeep and Fuel Usage
DATE COMMENTS AMOUNT MILEAGE
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Fuel Mileage Chart
MILES PER GALLON
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180
60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114
120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 186 192 198 204 210 216
70 77 84 91 98
105 112 119 126 133 140 147 154 161 168 175 182 189 196 203 210 217 224 231 238 24.5 252
80 88 96 104
I12 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 176 I84 192 200 208 216 224 232 240 248 256 264 272 280 288
90 99 108 117 126 135 144 153 162 171
180 189 198 207 216 225 234 243 252 261 270 279 288 297 306 315 324
100 1 IO 120 130 140 1 50 160 170 I80 190 200 2 IO 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 3 IO 320 330 340 350 360
1 IO 121 132 143 154 165 176 187 198 209 220 23 1 242 253 264 275 286 297 308 31 9 330 341 352 363 374 385 396
120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 2 I6 228 240 252 264 276 288 300
3 I2 324 336 348 360 372 384 396 408 420 432
I30 143 156 169 182 195 208 22
1 234 247 260 273 286 299 3 12 325 338 35 1 364 377 390 403 416 429 442 455 468
140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378 392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490 504
1 50 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300 3 15 330 345 360 375 390 405 420 435 450 465 480 495 5 IO 525 540
160 176 192 208 224 240 256 272 288 304 320 336 352 368 384 400 416 432 448 464 480 496
51 2 528 544 560 576
170 187 204 221 238 255 272 289 306 323 340 357 374 391 408 425 442 459 476 493
5 10 527 544 561 578 595 612
180 198 216 234 252 270 288 306 324 342 360 378 396 414 432 450 468 486 504 522 540 558 576 594 612 630 648
190 209 228 247 266 285 304 323 342 361 380 399 418 437 456 475 494 5 13 532 551 570 589 608 627 646 665 684
200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720
2 IO 231 252 273 294 3 15 336 357 378 399 420 441 462 483 504 525 546 567 588 609 630 651 672 693 714 735 756
220 242 264 286 308 330 352 374 396 418 440 462 484 506 528 550 572 594 616 638 660 682 704 726 748 770 792
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