coolant BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 User Guide

Things that bum can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic ~r rubber. YQU OF others
could
be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will bum onto a hot engine.
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Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids
md Eubricmts” in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid
to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
I. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole
to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn’t
take much fluid, generally less than one
pint
(0.5 L). Don’t ove@Zl.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level ips
4. When the correct fluid level is obt.ained, push the
described
under “How to Check.”
dipstick back in
dl the way.
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 MI0 h) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL“ extended life coolant,
The following explains
your coding system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If YOU have a
problem with engine overheating, see “Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL’
coolant will:
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Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265 OF 129 ” C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is importrant that you use
O~Y DEX-CQOE~ (sficate-free) COQI~~.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the
system, premature engine, heater
core or
radiator corrosion may result.
Hw addition, the
engine coolant
will require change SQB~~F -- at
30,000 des (50 000 b) or 24 months,
whichever occurs
first. Damage caused by the
use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
c~vemdl by
your new vehicle warranty.
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled)
and one-half DEX-COOL’ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum pats. If you use this mixture,
YOU don’t need to add anything else.
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..
Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Blain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol,
can boil before the proper
coolant mixture
will. Your vehicle’s CQO~~
warning system is set for the proper c~~lmt
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
your engine could get too
hot but you wouldn’t
get the overheat warning. Your engine could
catch fire and
yon or others could be burned.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and
DEX-CBOL@ codant.
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1 f ENG. COOLANT LOW CHECK LEVEL
Turning the radiator pressure cap when the
engine and radiator
are hot can allow steam
and scalding liquids to blow out and burn yon
badly. With the codant recovery tank, you will
almost never have fO add coolant at the radiator.
Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a
little -- when the engine sand radiator are hot.
You can be burned if you spill cooiant QPB hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine.
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prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
~ filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC~
.t ;trolled by a themosta
in flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches
a preset temperature.
When you replace your themostat,
an AC@ themostat
is recommended.
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When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top
of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
Book at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should
be at the FTLL COLD mark. If
necessary, add Q~Y enough fluid to bring the level up
to the mark.
at to use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper
fluid
can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
What to use
When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
If you will be
operating
your vehicle in an area where the temperature
may
fall below keezing, use a fluid that has suffkient
protection against freezing.
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located by
the coolant recovery tank on the driver’s side of the
engine compartment.
Open
the cap labeled WASHER ONLX Add
washer
fluid until the tank is full.
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Qverall
Length ................. 206.8 inches (525.3 cm)
Width ................... 74.7 inches ( B 89.7 cm)
Height ................... 58.8 inches (147.6 cm)
Wheelbase .............. B 13.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Front Tread ............... 62.7 inches (159.3 cm)
Rear Tread ............... 62.3 inches (158.2 cm)
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Engine Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-47
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Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Fuel Filter .................... AC Type GF-627
Spark Plugs ................... AC Type 41-921
Gap: 0.060 inch (. 152 crn)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
............................ Hook Style
Length
..................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Filter
(HVAC air filter) ..... GM Part No. 52472175
Passenger
Compartment
Air
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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.
A
C
A. Power Steering
B. Generator
C. Air Conditioning
D. Crank
E. Coolant Pump
E Tensioner
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1. Front Belt C. Crank
2. Back Belt D. Supercharger
A. Generator E. Coolant Pump
B. Power Steering IF. Air Conditioning The Supercharged
3800 engine
uses two accessory drive
belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering
pump, coolant
pump surd air conditioning compressor.
The second belt drives the superchwger. Each belt has
its own tensioner
mi idler pulley. See ‘‘Maintenance
Schedule” in the Index
for when to check he accessory
drive belts and supercharger oil level. Have your dealer
check the
oil level in the supercharger.
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Climate Control System ........................... 3-2
Passenger
.................................... 3-9
Clock. Setting
the ............................... 3- IO
Coinholder .................................... 2-60
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Personal Choice
............................... 3-2
Compact Disc Player ....................... 3- 18. 3-21
Care ....................................... 3-36
Errors
............................ 3.20.3.25. 3.28
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-3 1
Compass. Rearview Mirror with ................... 2-52
Content Theft-Deterrent System ................... 2- 16
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-62
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-56
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Steering Wheel
Touch Control
.................... 3-9
Steering Wheel Touch Control .................... 3-9
Heater
. Engine ............................... 2-23
Recovery
Tank .......................... 5.15. 5.16
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Cornering Lamps ............................... 2-46
Courtesy
Lamps ................................ 2-47
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-40
Cupholders
............................... 2.60. 2.61
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-61
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-61 Daytime Running
Lamps ......................... 2-45
Dead Battery ................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Sa€ety
..................... 8-8. 8-9
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger . Rear Window .......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delayed Lockmg .......................... 2- 12, 2-93
Dimensions, Vehicle ............................ 6-74
Dolby:" B Noise Reduction .................. 3- 13, 3-17
Door
Ajar Reminder ........................... 2-5, 2-90
Central Unlocking System ....................... 2-5
Locks ....................................... 2-4
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-86
Controls and Displays ......................... 2-88
Personal Choice Programming
................... 2-91
DriverPosition ................................. 1-13
Driving Defogging
..................................... 3-8
DIC .......................................... 2-86
Warnings
and Messages ........................ 2-90
Cit! ......................................... 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken ..................................... 4-3
Freeway .................................... 4-21
InaBIizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
IntheRain .................................. 4-18
On
Curves .................................. 4-11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
Night ...................................... 4-16
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Driving (Continued)
Ch Snow and Ice ............................. 4-27
'FhroughWater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads .................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-36
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
Dud Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control ......... 3-2
EIec~cal Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.23.3.34. 6.64
Electrical System
............................... 6-64
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror .......... 2-5 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-32
Engine
....................................... 6-71
Accessory
Belt .......................... 6-746-75
Coolant
..................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-23
Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-31
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-79
Exhaltst
...................... 2.15.2.32.4.29. 4.35
Identification
................................ 6-63
Oif LeveI Check .............................. 7-31
Oil Life Monitor (Index) ....................... 2-90
Overheating ................................. 5- 12
Running While Parked ......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-73
St.arting ..................................... 2-22
Supercharged ................................ 6-12
EngineQil
.................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-16
Adding
..................................... 6-24
Change Engine Oil Soon ....................... 6-16 Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure
Light ............................... 2-82
Used
....................................... 6-16
WhentoChmge
.............................. 6-16
Entry Lighting. Delayed 2-47
Exhaust. Engine ................. 2.15.2.32.4.29. 4.35
" ..........................
Exit Lighting. DeIayed ........................... 2-47
Express-Down
Window .......................... 2-34
Express-Open Astroroof ......................... 2-65
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-56
Fan Control. Climate CO~P~Q~ System ................ 3-3
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
FiIlingYourTmk ................................ 6-5
Filter
Air
........................................ 6-17
EngineOiB .................................. 6-16
Passenger Compartment Air
..................... 3-7
Finish Cae .................................... 6-59
Finish Damage ................................. 6-61
First Gear. Automatic TrmsaxEe
................... 2-27
Flashers.
Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature ........................... 2-37
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities ................................ 9-72
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-36
Foreign
Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5
French Language
Manual IE
Front Center Console ............................ 2-61
Front
Storage Amrest ........................... 2-60
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
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