BUICK PARK AVENUE 1996 Owners Manual

BULB
Replacement Bulbs
EXTERIOR
Headlamp High-Beam
........................... 9005
Low-Beam
........................... 9006
Parkmum
............................ 2057NA
Parking ............................... 194NA
Sidemarker. Front
..................... 194NA
Back-up
.............................. 3156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
........... 1156
License
................................. 194
Sidemarker. Rear
.......................... 24
Tail
.................................... 194
Tail/Stop/Turn
.......................... 3057
Cornering
.............................. 1 156
INTERIOR BULB
Ashtray ................................. 161
Domemeading. Front
...................... 563
Reading. Rear
......................... A3 173B
Door Warning
.......................... PC 168
Engine Compartment
...................... 561
Footwell Courtesy
........................ 168
GloveBox
.............................. 194
Luggage Compartment
................... 2 11 -2
Vanity Mirror. Front ...................... 7065
Vanity Mirror. Rear
....................... 564
Frontmear
Door Courtesy ................ PC168
Rear Overhead
........................... 563
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Capacities and Specifications
Belt Tensions
Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement
............................................ 6 quarts (5.6 L)
After Complete Overhaul .............................................. 11 quarts (1 0.4 L)
Cooling System ..................................................... 13 quarts (12.3 L)
Oil change with filter change ........................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Engine Crankcase
FuelTank
........................................................... 18gallons(68L)
Power Steering
Pump Only ............................................................. 1 pint (0.5 L)
Complete System .................................................... 1 1/2 pints (0.7 L)
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........................... The Tire-Loading Information label, which is
located on the rear edge of the driver’s door,
shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires.
Wheel Nut Torque ................................................. 100 lb-ft (140 N-rn)
Windshield Wiper Blades (6.32 Pin Type) ............................. 22 inches (565 mm)
Refrigerant (R=134a), Air Conditioning ............ See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended
in this manual.
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Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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.
Engine Specifications
3800 Engine
VIN Engine Code ................................... K
Type ............................................ V6
Displacement
.................................... 3.8L
Compression Ratio
............................... 9:4: 1
Horsepower
..................................... 205
Firing Order
.............................. 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature
................... 195 OF (9 1 O C)
3800 Supercharged Engine
1
V6
3.8L
8:5: 1
240
1-6-5-4-3-2
195°F (91OC)
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Vehicle Dimensions
Overall
Length ............... 205.2 inches (5 2 12.1 mm)
Width
................. 73.6 inches (1 869.4 mm)
Height
................. 55.1 inches (1 399.5 mm)
Wheelbase
............ 110.8 inches (2 8 14.3 mm)
Front Tread
............. 60.5 inches (1 534.3 mm)
Rear Tread
............. 60.2 inches (1 529.1 mm)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Engine Oil Filter
................ AC Type PF-47
Fuel Filter
.................... AC Type GF-627
Spark Plugs
.................. AC Type 41-921
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
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Engine Accessory Belt (L36)
C
I
A. Power Steering
B. Alternator
C. Air Conditioning
D. Crank
E. Coolant Pump
E Tensioner
The
3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt.
This diagram shows the features connected by the belt
routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for
when
to check the belt.
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mharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67)
F
1. Front Belt
2. Back Belt A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
E
Alternator
Power Steering
Crank
Supercharger
Coolant Pump
Air Conditioning
The Supercharged
3800 engine uses two accessory drive
belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering
pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor.
The second belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has
its own tensioner and idler pulley. See “Maintenance
Schedule” in the Index for when
to check the accessory
drive belts and supercharger oil level. Have your dealer
check the
oil level in the supercharger.
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NOTES
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NOTES
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
~ IMPORTANT: I
KEEP ENGINE OIL
~ AT THE PROPER I
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
I
This section covers the maintenance required for your
Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Protection
Plan
Introduction
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 can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in
good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See
your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick
dealer
for details.
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How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part 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.
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, 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. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index. “Part
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.
“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center
should perform.
“Part
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.
“Part
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 part. 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.
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