check engine BUICK PARK AVENUE 1994 Owner's Guide

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Following 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 SH
or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
The
“SH” or “SG” designation may be shown alone
or
in combination with others, such as “SH/CD” or
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
5W-30 or SAE low-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. 2.
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.
3. 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.
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection --
Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
5. 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.
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Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen
or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps.
Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
6.
Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and filter
every
15,000 miles (25 000 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. (With some
models, you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer. See
“Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.)
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles ( 160 000 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 burns,
cracks or other damage. Check the boot
fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
9. Supercharger Oil Check--Check oil every 30,000
(50 000km) or 36 months. Check oil level only on
cold engine. Add the proper synthetic oil. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*? -- Inspect
fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and
injection assembly) 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.
-f The US. 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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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.)
Engine Oil Level
Engine Coolant
Level
Washer Fluid
Level
WHAT TO DO
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
in the
coolant recovery tank and add the
proper coolant 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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At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year
CHECKOR SERVICE I
WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Tire-Loading Information label located
inflated to the pressures specified on the Check
tire inflation. Make sure they are
on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should
be done every
15 hours of tape play. See
“Audio Systems”
in the Index for
further details.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Key Lock
Cylinders
Body Lubrication
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
the lubricant specified in Section
D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also
lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, glove box
joor and console door. Section
D tells
you what to use.
1. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around
the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake” in the index
if
necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator ped-
al, and
be ready to turn off the engine
immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
“P’
(Park) or “N’ (Neutral). If the starter
works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
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CHECK OR
SERVICE
Brake-Transmission
Shift Interlock
--
BTSI (Automatic)
WHAT TO DO
I. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
It
should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see
“Parking Brake”
in the Index if
necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately
if the vehicle begins
to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to
the
“RUN’ position, but don’t start
the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of “P” (Park) with normal
effort. If the shift lever moves out of
“P” (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
WHAT TO DO
Steering Column
brake set, try to turn the key to
“LOCK” Lock
While parked, and with the parking
in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to “LOCK”
only when the shift lever is
in “P’
0 The key should come out only in
1 “LOCK.”
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CHECK OR
SERVICE
Parking Brake and
Automatic
Transmission
“P”
(Park) Mechanism
Check
WHAT TO DO
0 To check the parking brake: With the
engine running and transmission
in
“N” (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure
from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
0 To chedk the “P” (Park) mechanism’s
holding ability: Shift
to “P’ (Park).
Then release all brakes.
CHECKOR SERVICE I
WHAT TO DO
Underbody
Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care
to clean
thoroughiy any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Brake System
[nspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the complete system. Inspect
brake
lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors for surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake
parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You
may need
to have your brakes inspected
more often if your driving habits or
conditions result
in frequent braking.
NOTE:
A low brake fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which
may need to be serviced, Also,
if the
brake system warning light stays on or
comes
on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See ”Brake
System Warning Light”
in the Index. If
your anti-lock brake system warning
light stays on, comes on or flashes,
something may
be wrong with the
anti-lock brake system. See “Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light”
in the
Index.
Section D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer
I USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service
SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils
of the proper
viscosity. The
“SH” or “SG” designation
may be shown alone or
in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,” or
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD” etc. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
S0/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming to
GM Specification 182SM or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 182SM.
Delco Supreme
1 I@ Brake Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052535) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid.
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System. Anti-lock Warning Light ................. 123
System Warning Light
......................... 122
Transaxle Shift Interlock
...................... 84. 90
Wear
....................................... 253
Brakes. Trailer
.................................. 191
Braking ........................................ 166
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 170
Break-In. New Vehicle
............................ 79
Bulbchart ..................................... 281
Bulb Replacement
............................... 256
Bulbs. Halogen
.................................. 255
Canadian Roadside Assistance
..................... 307
Capacities and Specifications Chart .................. 282
Carbon Monoxide
................................ 91
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 146. 149
Cassette Tape Player Care
......................... 157
Cautions. Safety
.................................. 10
CB Radio. Adding ............................... 144
Cellular Telephone. Adding
........................ 144
Chains. Tire
.................................... 267
Change Oil Soon Light
........................... 127
Changing a Flat Tire
.............................. 2 15
Check Oil Level Light ............................ 126
Checking Brake Fluid
.................................. 252
Engine Coolant
............................... 247
Engineoil
................................... 238
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 250
Restraint Systems
.............................. 6 1
Transaxle Fluid ............................... 244 Underhood
..................................... 234
Windshield Washer Fluid
.......................... 251
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................... 274
Child Restraints
.................................. 48
Children and Safety Belts
.......................... 46
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 118
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 277
City Driving
.................................... 179
Cleaner.
Air .................................... 243
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 273
Antenna .....................................
158
Cassette Player ............................... 157
Fabric
...................................... 269
Glass
....................................... 271
Inside Your Buick ............................. 268
Instrument Panel
.............................. 271
Leather
..................................... 270
Outside
Your Buick ........................... 272
Power Antenna
............................... 158
Speaker Covers ............................... 271
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 274
Vinyl ....................................... 270
White Sidewall Tires
........................... 273
Clock Setting
............................ 146.149. 152
Comfort Controls
................................ 131
Compact Disc
................................... 153
Compact Disc Care .............................. 158
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 224
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 165
Safety Belts
.................................. 271
Windshield and Wiper Blades
.................... 272
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Reclining Seatbacks ............................... 16
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................ 299
Remote Keyless Entry System
....................... 70
Remote Trunk Release
............................. 68
Replacing
Brake System Parts
. .......................... 254
Light Bulbs
.............................. 256. 281
Safety Belts
................................... 62
Tires
....................................... 264
Wheels
..................................... 266
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 305
Restraint System. Supplemental (Air Bag)
............. 34
Restraint Systems
................................. 19
Restraints. Child
.................................. 48
Restraints. Head
.................................. 18
Retained Accessory Power
.......................... 81
Reverse Gear Position
............................. 84
Ride Control. Auto
............................... 11 5
Roads. Hill and Mountain ......................... 182
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 306
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................ 226
Rotation. Tire
................................... 262
Running Your Engine While Parked
.................. 92
Safety Belts
.................................... 19
Adults
....................................... 26
Care
........................................ 271
Center Passenger Position
........................ 42
Checking
...................................... 61
Children ..................................... 46
Driver Position ................................ 26 Extender
..................................... 61
Lap ......................................... 42
Lap-Shoulder
.............................. 27. 44
Larger Children
................................ 58
Pregnancy. Use During .......................... 41
ProperlyWo
rn ................................. 26
Questions About
............................... 24
Rear Seat Passengers
........................... 43
Reminder Light
................................ 25
Replacement
.................................. 62
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 41
Shoulder Belt Height Adju'ster ..................... 28
Smaller Children and Babies
..................... 46
Torn
......................................... 62
Twisted
....................................... 33
Why Safety Belts Work
.......................... 20
Safety Cautions
.................................. 10
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 305
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................ 288, 290
Seat Adjustment
............................... 14, 62
Seats and Restraint Systems
......................... 13
SecondGearPosition
.............................. 85
Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 50,53, 55
Security Light .................................... 76
Security Lock, Rear Door
.......................... 74
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
..... 128
Service Information
.............................. 228
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 276
Service Publications
.............................. 307
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick
.............. 40
Sheet Metal Damage
............................. 273
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 227
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Turn Signalmeadlight Beam Lever ................... 94
Turn Signal Indicator
.............................. 94
Twilight Sentinel ................................ 104
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 274
Universal Theft Deterrent
.......................... 76
Unleaded Gasoline
............................... 229
Upholstery Care
................................. 268
Used Oil Disposal
............................... 243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............... 276
Vehicle Loading
................................. 258
Vehicle Storage ................................. 255
Ventilation
..................................... 14 1
Vinyl. Cleaning ................................. 270
Voltage Indicator
................................ 129
warning Flashers. Hazard
........................ 196
Warning Lights
.................................. 120
AirBag
...................................... 36
Anti-lock Brake System
........................ 123
Battery
...................................... 128
Brake ....................................... 122
ChangeOilSoon
.............................. 127
CheckOilLevel
.............................. 126
Door Ajar
................................... 130
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 124
Engineoil
................................... 125 LightsON
................................... 103
LowCoolant
................................. 125
LowFuel
.................................... 121
Safety Belt
................................... 25
Security ...................................... 76
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Traction Control System
........
Trunk Ajar ...................
Washer Fluid Low .............
Washer. Windshield ..............
Washing Your Vehicle ............
I ndicator Lamp) . . 128
............... 123
............... 130
................ 97
............ 97. 251
............... 272
Weatherstrips 273 v ...................................
Weight
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
............... 259
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
............ 259
Trailer
...................................... 190
Wheel
Alignment
................................... 265
Aluminum
................................... 273
Cover Removal
............................... 217
Replacement
................................. 266
Windows
....................................... 93
Windshield
Cleaning
.................................... 272
Washer
...................................... 97
Washer Fluid
................................. 251
Wipers
....................................... 96
Winter Driving
.................................. 184
WreckerTowing
................................. 203
Your Driving and the Road
........................ 161
Your Vehicle and the Environment .................. 285
NutTorque
.................................. 223
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