oil level BUICK PARK AVENUE 1997 User Guide

Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67)
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1. Front Belt C. Crank
2. Back Belt D. Supercharger
A. Generator E. Coolant Pump
B. Power Steering
E 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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4 IMPORTANT: I
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
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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.
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.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger oil level and add oil as needed
(or every
36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended P1uid.s
and
Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger oil
level and add oil as needed
(or every
36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
t
ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED BY:
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger oil level and add oil as needed
(or every
36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote “f.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote-)-.)
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger oil level and add oil as needed
(or every
36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:^
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Replace passenger compartment air filter.
17 For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger oil level and add oil as needed
(or every
36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission
Control Service.
(See footnote T.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km,
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote * .)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Replace passenger compartment air filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect
fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
An Emission Control Service.
0 For supercharged engines only: Check the
supercharger
oil level and add oil as needed
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs
first). See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Part 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
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perj4or-m these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index
for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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DriverPosition ................................. 1-13
Driving City
........................................ 4-21
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
In the Rain
.................................. 4- 18
Night
...................................... 4-16
On Curves
.................................. 4-11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-38
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-24
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-27
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With a Trailer
................................ 4-36
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
......... 3-2
Electrical Equipment, Adding
.......... 2-22,3-33, 6-67
Electrical System
............................... 6-67
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
.......... 2-50
With Compass ............................... 2-51
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-32
Engine
....................................... 6-11
Accessory Belt
.......................... 6-78, 6-79
Coolant
..................................... 6-24
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-22 Coolant
Level Check
.......................... 7-39
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-77
Exhaust
................. 2.15.2.31.2.32. 4 .29. 4.35
Identification
................................ 6-66
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-39
OilLifeIndex
................................ 2-87
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Specifications
................................ 6-65
Starting
..................................... 2-21
Supercharged
................................ 6-12
Engineoil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6-14
Additives
................................... 6-16
Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure Light
............................... 2-80
Used
....................................... 6-17
Whentochange
.............................. 6-16
Entry Lighting, Delayed
.......................... 2-46
Exhaust, Engine
................. 2-15,2-31,2-32, 4-35
Exit Lighting, Delayed
........................... 2-47
Express-Down Window
.......................... 2-33
Express-Open Astroroof
......................... 2-64
Fabric Cleaning
.......................... 6-57, 6-58
Fan Control, Climate Control System
................ 3-3
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-6
Filter, Air
..................................... 6-17
Filter, Engine Oil
............................... 6-16
Filter, Passenger Compartment Air
.................. 3-7
Running
While Parked
......................... 2-32
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