fuel type BUICK CENTURY 1996 Owners Manual

If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label), it
is designed
to operate on fuels that meet California
specifications. If such fuels are not available
in states
adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle
will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specifications, but emission control system performance
may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle
may fail
a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Buick dealer for diagnosis to determine the
cause of failure. In the event it is determined that the
cause of the condition is the type
of fuels used, repairs
may not be covered by your warranty.
In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane enhancing
additive called MMT.
If such fuels are used, your
emission control system performance may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument
panel may also turn on. If this occurs, return to your
authorized Buick dealer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines are now required to
contain additives that will help prevent deposits from
forming
in your engine and fuel system, allowing your
emission control system to function properly. Therefore,
you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In
addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such
as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be
available
in your area to help clean the air. General
Motors recommends that you use these gasolines
if they
comply with the specifications described earlier.
I NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode
metal parts in your fuel system and also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear at least three clicks. Make sure
you fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine
if the fuel
cap has been left
off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
See
“Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.
I NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type.
Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside
the
vehicle. It is located on the
lower left side of the
instrument panel.
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that, underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0 Too much flexing
Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0. Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It should be at
60 psi (420 Pa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t
tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking .at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back
on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
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Refrigerant (R=l34a), Air Conditioning*
2.2L (Code 4) .................................................... 1.75 lbs. (0.8kg)
3.1L V6 (Code
M) ................................................. 2.0 Ibs. (0.9kg)
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants” later in this section.
Power Steering
Pump Only 2.2L
L4 (Code 4) .................................................. 1 pint (0.47 L)
3.1L V6 (Code M) ................................................. 1 pint (0.47 L)
2.2L L4 (Code 4) ................................................ 1.7 pints (0.82 L)
Wheel Nut Torque ............................................ 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Type
...................................................... RH/LH 4.75 pin RRpin
Length
............................................... 18” (457 mm) 16” (406 mm)
Complete System
3.1L V6
(Code M) ................................................ 1.6 pints (0.75 L)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Fuel Tank
................
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........
NOTE: All capacities are approx
manual. .i
................................... 16.5
gallons 62.4 L
........ See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.
mate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
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