engine BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 Repair Manual

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................................... 6 quarts (5.6 L)
After Complete Overhaul ...................................................... 1 I quarts (10.4 E)
When draining or replacing torque convertep; nzore fluid may be needed.
Belt Tensions
Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Cooling System ............................................................. 13 quarts (12.3 k)
Engine Crankcase
Oil change with filter change ................................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Power Steering
Complete System ............................................................ 1 1/2 pints (0.7 L)
Tire Pressure
See the Tire-Loading Information label on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
WheelNutTorque ........................................................ 1001b-ft(140N-m)
R-134a Air Conditioning ................................ See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
FuelTank ................................................................ 18SgaIlons(70L)
PumpOnly ..................................................................... 1pint(OSE)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
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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 dealer.
Engine 3800 Engine 3800 Supercharged Engine
VIN Engine Code .............................. K ............................... 1
Type ....................................... V6 .............................. V6
Displacement ................................ 3.8L ............................ .3.8%,
Compression Ratio ........................... 9:4: 1 ............................ 85: 1
Horsepower ................................. 205 .............................. 240
Firing Qrder ............................. 1-6-5-4-3-2 ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification ........ 195°F (91°C) ..................... 195°F (91°C)
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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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IMPORTANT*
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL ANI) CHANGE AS.
RECOMMENDED
Have you puschased the GM Prwotectiorz Plan? The Plan
supplements ~ous new vehicle war{-unties. See your
Warranty und Owner AssistaPzce booklet, or your Buick
deuler.for details.
Jr
ceep yor
vehicle in good working condition, but &o helps the
environment.
AEB reconirnended maintenance procedures
are
important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect
the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fiuid
Ievels or the wrong tire infiation 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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Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions
is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to I6 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most
trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on tog of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle
is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down
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Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil md Filter
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever
occurs first).
(or
6 mo-nth, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions.
Replacement. Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Supercharger
Oil Check (or every 36 months,
whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code I engine only).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 080 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection.
Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions
from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
of€ paved roads. Use the Short TripKity schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a veizicie with a,fulky warnzed engine
utzckQ~ hig/wctv cwatclition.,s causm C~I~~JW oil to
brcnk down S~OM~GP:
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
22 months, whichever
occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil
Check
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code I engine only). Air Cleaner Filter
Repiacernent. Fuel Tank,
Cap ad Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditi~ns oniy).
Every 60,QOO Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 QOO km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection.
Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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m. B he services shown in this schedule up to IOO,QQ0 miles
( 166 000 am) should be performed after 100,800 miles
( I. 66 008 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at 150,000 miles (240 GOO km) shouid be performed at
the same interval after
150,000 riles (240 000 km).
See “Owner Checks and Services” md “Periodic
Maintenance inspections” following.
* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources
Boxd has determined that the
failure
to perform this maintenance item will not nuIli€y
the elmission wmanty or
limit recall liability prior to
the completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge
that ail recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals
and the
maintenance be recorded.
# Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides and the underbody contact points
and
linkage.
* If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor
(Index), the monitor will show you when to change the
oil
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 CIOC) kn) and
7,500 miles ( 12 500 lmj since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on
before 3,000 wiles (5 000 h). Never drive your vehicle
more than
7,500 miles (12 508 am> or i 2 months,
(whichever occurs first), without an oil change.
Tne
system won‘: detect dust in thc oil. So if you
drive in a dusty area be sure to change pur oil every
3,000 miles (5 008 km) or sooner if: the CHANGE
OIL message appears. Remember to reset the Oil Life
‘Monitor
when the oil has been changed. For more
information, see “Engine
Oil Life ,Monitor (Index)” in
the Index.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See
“Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” in
Part C of this schedule.
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0 Lubricate chassis components (OF every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote At.)
rotation pattern 2nd additional infomation. (See footnote +.)
0 Change engine oil and filter (~r every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
ABFZ Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
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d2q Cl Chasge engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
El Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote *.)
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?..)
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Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Repiace passenger compartment air filter.
0 Rotate tires. See ‘‘Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
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13 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffk where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
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