1993 BUICK CENTURY service schedule

Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is
MAINLY driven under one or more
of the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles
When most trips are less than
10 miles (16 km) and outside
temperatures remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended
idling and/or frequent low-speed
operation, as
in stop-and-go’ traffic.
(6 km).
When towing a trailer.
When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if
the vehicle
is used for delivery
service, p?lice,
taxi or other
commercial applications.
* An Emission Control Service.
z2T The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
has.determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission
wamty
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.”
ITEM
NO.
TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM
See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months
Services” following Schedules
I and D[. (whichever occurs first).
2 I Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change.
Tire
and Wheel Rotation and Inspection At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) and every 15,000
Miles (25 000 km) or as necessary. I
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Cooling System Service* Every 30,000 Miles (50 O00 km) or 24
Months. I
8 I Spark
Plug Replacement* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). I
EGR System Inspection** Every 30,000 miles (50 OOO km)
(2.2L LA Code 4 engine only)
12 I Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection** I Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km). I
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The services shown in this schedule up to 48,OOO miles (SO 000 km) are to be
performed after 48,000 miles at the same intervals.
MILES (000)
3 16 19 I12 115 I18 121 124 I27 130 133 136 139 142 145 148 ~
KILOMETERS (000)
I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I 0
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Schedule 11
Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of
the driving conditions specified in Schedule
I apply.
*An Emission Control Service.
I% The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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.”
TO BE SERVICED ITEM
No’ See “Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services” following Schedules
I and II.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months
(whichever
occurs first).
4l
Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection
Cooling
System Service* Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km) or 24
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
lo I
Every 30,000 Miles (50 OOO km)
12 I Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection** I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km).
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The services shown in this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 000 km) are to be
performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals.
MILES (000)
7.5 15 I 22.5 1 30 I 37.5 I 45
KILOMETERS (000)
12.5 I 25 I 37.5 I 50 1. 62.5 I 75
I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I
0
I I
0
I I I I I I I 0
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Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule
I and Schedule II.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use
SG Energy Conserving 11 oils of proper viscosity.
The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as ‘‘SG/CC:’
“SG/CD” or “SF, SG, CC:’ etc.
To determine the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE
5W-30 or SAE
10W-30), see “Engine Oil” 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. 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.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6
Code N Engine Only)*-Check the,torque of
the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
4 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.’
*An Emission Control Service.
~2 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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 E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service in
the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule 11 maintenance charts which
correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is
a convenient place to store them.
DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Lane Change Indicator ............................ 87
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
Front Automatic
................................. 30
Rear ............................................. 43
Use by Children ............................... .45, 51
Liftgate ...................................... .69, 111
Remote Release Button ........................ .66, 69
Lighter .......................................... 105
Lights Courtesy
....................................... 98
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 96
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 245
Headlights .........................;.. .......... 95
Interior Lights Delay .............................. 97
Map ............................................ 96
Operation ....................................... 95
Parking Lights ................................... 95
Reading ......................................... 97
Removing & Replacing . Bulbs ...................... 245
Replacement Bulbs .............................. 269
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................... 36
Taillights ....................................... 95
Warning Lights .................................. 106
Loading Your Vehicle .............................. 249
Lock, Remote Control ............. : ................ 66
Locks ........................................ 65, 69
Long Distance Driving ............................. 164
Low Battery ................................. .108, 185
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................... 107
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............... 87
Lubricants and Fluids .............................. 292
Luggage Carrier
Deck
......................................... 100
Roof .......................................... 100
Maintenance Materials ........................... 264
Maintenance Record ............................... 295
Maintenance Schedule .............................. 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine S&n Light) ... 111
ManualFrontSeat .................................. 14
Map Light ......................................... 96
Master Cylinder, Brake ............................. 243
Methanol in Gasoline ............................... 223
Mileage Chart ...................... 1 .............. 320
Mileage Indicator (see “Odometer”)
Mirrors
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 99
Inside Manual Day/Night ............................ 98
Inside Rearview Mirror with Reading Lights ........... 98
Manual Adjust ................................... 99.
Power Remote Control ............................ 99
Visor Vanity .................................... 100
MountainDriving ................................. 166
New Vehicle Break-In ............................. 72
Night Driving .................................... 155
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Traffic Lights ................................... 140
Your Own Signals
................................ 141
Roads. Hill and Mountain
........................... 166
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................... 218
Rotation. Tire
.................................... 253
Running Your Engine While Parked .................... 84
safety Belt Extender
.............................. 60
Sa~~Bel ts ....................................... 23
Adults
......................................... 29
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
....................... 30
Center Passenger Position
.......................... 41
Checking
....................................... 60
Children ........................................ 45
ChildRes traints
.................................. 47
Cleaning
....................................... 261
Driver Position
.................................. 30
Extender ....................................... 60
Howtowear .................................... 29
LargerChildren
.................................. 58
Pregnancy. Use During ............................ 40
Questions &Answers
.............. .28, 29. 33. 34. 35. 61
RearSafetyBel ts ................................. 43
Replacement
.................................... 61
Right Front, Adult Passenger
........................ 40
Smaller Children and Babies
........................ 46
Third Seat Passenger Position
....................... 41
TopStrap
....................................... 48 Torn
........................................... 61
Twisted
........................................ 35
Vehicles First Sold in Canada
....................... 30
Warning Light
................................... 29
Why You Should Wear Safety Belts ................... 23
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................... 302
Scheduled Maintenance Services
...................... 278
Seat Belts
(see “Safety Belts”)
Seats
............................................ 14
Front Seatback Latches
........................... -17
HeadRestraints
.................................. 17
Manual Front Seat
................................ 14
Power Seat
...................................... 15
Rear Seats, Folding ............................... 18
Reclining Seatback
................................ 15
Second Seat, Folding .............................. 18
Third Seat, Folding
............................... 20
Service Engine Soon Light ........................... 111
Service Information ................................. 221
Service
parts Identification Label ..................... 265
Service Publications
............................... 303
Service Publications Order Form
..................... 305
Setting the Clock .......................... .118, 121, 124
Setting
the Trip Odometer ........................... 1%
Shifting Into “P” (Park) ............................. 81
Shifling the Transaxle
............................... 77
Signaling
Turns ............................... .87, 141
Signs, Road
...................................... 134
SIR (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint) .................. 35
Skidding
........................................ 154
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