1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE check engine

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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ENGINE A93 ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side. You can see it
if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code for
your
GM engine. This code will help you identify your
engine, specifications, and replacement parts in this
section.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the spare tire cover. It’s very
helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is:
0 Your VIN.
0 Its model designation.
0 Paint information.
0 A list of all production options and special
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
equipment.
Add-on
Electrical Equipment
I NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
~ electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
~ warranty. Some of it can just keep other things
~ from working as they should.
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Introduction
IMPORTANT:.
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED
I I Protection I
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties. See
your Buick dealer for details.
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle
in good working condition. But we don’t know
exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time
in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you
may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other
ways.
Because
of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may
even need
more frequent checks and replacements than
you will
find
in the schedules in this part. So please read this part
and
note how you drive. If you have any questions on
how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your
Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose
to
have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be
relied upon to use proper parts and practices.
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TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
Schedules I and
11)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
Occurs First
Ztem No.
Every 30 000 mi. 6' '''ling System Service* (50 000 km) or 24 months.
I
7. Transaxle Service See Explanation
of Scheduled
Maintenance Service Following Schedules
I and I1
I
8* Spark
Replacement*
9. Spark Plug
I Wire Inspection*?
Replacement"?
1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap &
Lines Inspection Every
30 000 mi
(50 000 km) 25
30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
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The services
shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same
intervals.
* An Emission Control Service.
f 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
Record". 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
12. Supercharger Oil Check Every 30 000 mi
(3.8L Code 1 engine only) (50 000 km) or 36 months
MILES (000) ..
6 9 12 15 18
KILOMETERS (000)
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TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
8. Spark Plug Replacement*
9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection”?
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
1 1. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?
12. Supercharger Oil Check I
(3.8L Code 1 engine only)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
Occurs First
Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km)
I MILES (000)
The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the Same
intervals. I
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Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule
I and Schedule
11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle
uses 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.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -- Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 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. If your vehicle has an Engine
Oil Life
Monitor,
the monitor will show you when to change
the oil. See “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.
* An Emission Control Service.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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.
Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque” -- Check
the torque
of the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
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.
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection --
Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
Cooling System Service* -- Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture
as specified. See
“Coolant” in the Index. This provides.proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
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 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
Section D.
At Each Fuel Fill
(It is important for you or a service station attendant
to perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Engine Oil
Level
Engine Coolant
Level
Windshield
Washer Fluid Level
WHAT TO DO
Check the engine oil level and add
the proper oil if necessary. See
“Engine Oil”
in the Index for further
details.
Check the engine coolant level
in the
coolant recovery tank and add the
proper coolant mix
if necessary. See
“Coolant” in the Index
for further
details.
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.
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At Least Once A Month
WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation Check
tire inflation. Make sure they
are inflated to
the pressures specified
on the Tire-Loading Information
label located
on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. See “Tires” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once A Year
CHECK OR
SERVICE
I WHAT TO DO
Key Lock Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
Cylinders the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body Lubricate all body door hinges. Also
Lubrication lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those’ for the hood, glove
box door and console door. Section
D tells you what to use.
CHECK OR
SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Starter Switch
I
1. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if
necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn
off the
engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only
in “P”
(Park) or “N” (Neutral). If the starter
works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
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CHECK OR SERVICE
Brake-Transaxle
Shift Interlock
(Automatic
Transaxle)
-- BTSI
WHAT TO DO
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injured. Follow the steps
below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle. It
should be parked on
a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see
“Parking Brake”
in the Index if
necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately
if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to
the
“RUN” position, but don’t start
the engine. Without applying the
regular brake,
try to move the shift
lever out of
“P’ (Park) with normal
effort. If the shift lever moves out
of
“P” (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Steering
Column Lock
WHAT TO DO
~ ~~
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to
turn the key to
“LOCK”
in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to “LOCK”
only when the shift lever
is in “P”
(Park).
0 The key should come out only in
“LOCK.”
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