maintenance schedule BUICK PARK AVENUE 1993 User Guide

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.
A CAUTION:
“-rforming maintenance work on a vehicle can
De 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
’~ ue any doubt, have a qualified technician do
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
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.
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“Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains
important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should
perform.
“Section
D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have
it done.
“Section
E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
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 A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
This section tells you the maintenance services you
should have done and when you should schedule them.
Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy
with it. If you go to your dealer for your
service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform the work using
genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You
will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
0 use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in
driving
limits.
the Index.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
0 When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
0 When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
0 Towing a trailer."?
0 When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
- Schedules I and 11)
Item No.
1. Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Change*
2. Chassis Lubrication
3. Throttle Body Mounting
Bolt Torque*
4. Tire & Wheel Inspection &
Rotation
5. Engine Accessory Drive
Belt(s) Inspection*
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TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
Schedules I and
11)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
Occurs First
Ztem No.
Every 30 000 mi. 6' '''ling System Service* (50 000 km) or 24 months.
I
7. Transaxle Service See Explanation
of Scheduled
Maintenance Service Following Schedules
I and I1
I
8* Spark
Replacement*
9. Spark Plug
I Wire Inspection*?
Replacement"?
1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap &
Lines Inspection Every
30 000 mi
(50 000 km) 25
30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
a
a
a
a
a
a
The services
shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same
intervals.
* An Emission Control Service.
f 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
Record". 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
12. Supercharger Oil Check Every 30 000 mi
(3.8L Code 1 engine only) (50 000 km) or 36 months
MILES (000) ..
6 9 12 15 18
KILOMETERS (000)
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5 Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1
~~
-11 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply.
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance Services Following
Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
1. Engine Oil Change*
Oil Filter Change*
2. Chassis Lubrication
3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque*
4. Tire & Wheel Inspection & Rotation
5. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
6. Cooling System Service*
7. Transaxle Service
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
Occurs First
Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos.
At first and then every other oil change
Every
7 500 mi. ( 12 500 km) or 12 mos.
At
7 500 mi. (12 500 km) only
At
7 500 mi. (12 500 km) and then every
15
000 mi. (25 000 km) or as necessary
Every
30 000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 mos.
See Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and I1
MILES (000)
KILOMETERS (000)
25
.I.
I
62.5 75
0 0
0
0 0
0
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TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
8. Spark Plug Replacement*
9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection”?
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?
12. Supercharger Oil Check I
(3.8L Code 1 engine only)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
Occurs First
Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km)
I MILES (000)
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. I
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Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule
I and Schedule
11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle
uses these. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives
the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and
code, see “Engine Identification” in the Index.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -- Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC”,
“SG/CD” or
“SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE
5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in
the Index. If your vehicle has an Engine
Oil Life
Monitor,
the monitor will show you when to change
the oil. See “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.
* An Emission Control Service.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Chassis Lubrication -- Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. If your vehicle is
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
suspension and steering linkage.
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque” -- Check
the torque
of the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -- For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See “Tires,
Inspection
& Rotation” in the Index. Check the tires
for uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or
premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check
for damaged wheels also.
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection --
Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
Cooling System Service* -- Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture
as specified. See
“Coolant” in the Index. This provides.proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
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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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.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
READING SERVICED
BY
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Gages and Warning Indicators ................... 117
Panel
....................................... 101
Time Out Feature
............................. 113
Traffic
...................................... 165
“On” Warning
................................ 101
Operation
.................................... 92
Loading Your Vehicle
............................ 268
Locks. Door
..................................... 62
Locks. Rear Door Security
.......................... 69
Long Distance Driving
............................ 190
Loss of Control
................................. 180
Low Oil Pressure. Warning Light
................... 124
LowFuelLight
................................. 119
Maintenance
Inspections
.................................. 308
Record
...................................... 311
Schedule
.................................... 293
Underbody
.................................. 284
Malfunction Indicator Light
........................ 126
Manualseat
..................................... 14
Markings, Pavement
............................. 166
Master Cylinder, Brake
........................... 263
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.......................... 15
Methanol in Gasoline ............................. 243
Mirrors Automatic
................................... 106
Convex Outside
.............................. 108 Heated
Outside Rearview
....................... 108
Inside
...................................... 106
Outside
..................................... 108
Mist, Driving in
................................. 186
Mobile Telephone, Adding a
....................... 140
Monitors, Lamp
................................. 105
Mountain Driving
................................ 192
MTBE In Gasoline
............................... 243
N (Neutral) Gear Position ......................... 81
Netconvenience
................................ 109
New Vehicle “Break-In”
........................... 74
NightDriving
................................... 181
Nightvision
.................................... 182
Notices About Damage
............................ 11
Octane Required for Your Car
..................... 243
Odometer
...................................... 117
Odometer. Trip
.................................. 117
Off (Ignition Key Position)
......................... 76
Off Road Recovery .............................. 178
Oil. Change Your Engine
...................... 25 1. 293
Oil. Engine
..................................... 251
Oil Pressure Warning Light
........................ 123
Operation in Foreign Countries
..................... 245
Overdrive. Automatic ............................. 82
Overheated Engine
............................... 221
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Retained Accessory Power .......................... 76
Reverse Gear Position
............................. 81
“Riding” the Brakes
.............................. 17 1
Road Signs
..................................... 160
Roads. Hill and Mountain
.......................... 192
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................ 239
Rotation. Tire
................................... 272
Run (Ignition Key Position)
......................... 76
Running Lights. Daytime
.......................... 103
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............ 89
Safety Belt Care
................................ 281
Safety Belt Extender
.............................. 57
Safety Belt Reminder Light
......................... 19
Safety Belt Replacement
........................... 57
Safety Belt. Lap
.................................. 40
Safety Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.......................... 26
Safety Belt. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
............. 28
Safety Belt Usage By Adults
........................ 25
Safety Belt Usage By Children ...................... 44
Safety Belt Usage During Pregnancy
.................. 39
Safety Belts
..................................... 13
Safety Belts. Center. Adult Passenger
................. 40
Safety Belts. Cleaning
............................ 281
Safety Belts. Questions About
....................... 24
Safety Belts. Rear Seat Passengers
................... 41
Safety Belts. Right Front Adult Passenger .............. 40
Safety Belts.
Too Loose ............................ 30
Safety Belts. Torn
................................. 58
Safety Belts. Twisted .............................. 33
Safety Belts. Why They Work
....................... 20
Safety Belts. Worn Under Arm
....................... 32
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 315
Safety Warnings
.................................. 10
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 296
Seat Adjustment
............................... 14. 58
Seats and Safety Belts ............................. 13
Seat Controls
.................................... 14
Second Gear. When to Use
......................... 82
Securing
a Child Restraint .................. 46.47.50. 52
Security Light .................................... 73
Security Lock. Rear Door
.......................... 69
Service Tips
..................................... 242
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 241
“Service Engine Soon” Warning Light
............... 126
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 286
Service Publications
.............................. 316
Setting
the Clock ..................... 142.145.148. 151
Setting the Trip Odometer
......................... 117
ShapeofRoadSigns
............................. 163
Sheet Metal Damage ............................. 283
Shift Brake-Transaxle Interlock
................... 80. 87
Shift Lever Positions
.............................. 80
Shifting Into Park ................................. 86
Shifting Out Of Park .............................. 87
Signaling Turns
................................... 91
Skidding
....................................... 180
Shoulder
Belt Height Adjuster
....................... 28
Signs. Road
.................................... 160
329
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