1993 BUICK SKYLARK brake

At Least Once A Month
CHECK OR SERVICE
Tire Inflation
WHAT TO DO
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 all body door hinges. Also
Body the
lubricant specified in Section
D. Cylinders Lubricate the
key lock cylinders with
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
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO
kAUTION: When you are
doing this check, the vehicle
could move suddenly.
If it
does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps
bellow.
- 1
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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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering,
Suspension and
Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle
Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle
Linkage Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
hspect the front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged,
loose or missing parts, signs of wear,
or lack of lubrication. Inspect the
power steering lines and hoses for
proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then
inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the
exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position
parts as well as open seams, holes,
loose connections,
or other
conditions which could cause a heat
build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
“Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace
parts as needed.
“:
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Inspect the complete system. Inspect
brake
lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear
and rotors for swrface condition.
Also
inspect Qwn brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake
parts
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers parking brake, etc. The parking
brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment
is required. You may need
to have your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which
may
need to be serviced. Also, if the
brake system warning light stays on or
comes on, something may
be wrong
with the brake system. See “Brake System
Warning Light” in the Index. If
your anti-lock brake system warning
light stays
on, comes on or flashes,
something may
be wrong with the
anti-lock brake system. See “Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light”
in the
Index.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or
equivalent for API service SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
proper viscosity. The
“SG’
designation may be shown alone or
in combination with others, such as
“SGICC,”
66~~/~~,991 or
“SF,SG,CC,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in the
Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to GM Specification 1825M or
approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
~~
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535) or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052884) or
equivalent.
DEXRON@ IIE Automatic
Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No.
12345881) or equivalent.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120)’
synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil or
silicone lubricant
(GM Part No.
1052276 or 1052277).
Engine oil.
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Part 9 Index
Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 72 Antifreeze ...................................... 231
Adding Antilock Brakes
................................. 150
Brake Fluid
.................................. 236 Antilock Brake System Warning Light ............... 111
Coolant
..................................... 231 Anti-Theft Tips ................................... 70
Electrical Equipment
.......................... 257 Anti-Theft Feature. Delco Loc I1 .................... 131
Engine Oil
................................... 223 Appearance Care ................................ 249
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 243 Appearance Care and Materials ..................... 256
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
.................... 229 Armrest Storage ................................. 107
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 235 Ashtrays ....................................... 105
Additives, Engine Oil
.............................. 226 Assist Handles .................................. 107
Adjustable Ride Control
............................ 86 Audio Systems .................................. 122
Adjustment, Brake
............................... 153 Automatic Door Locks ............................. 65
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................ 28 Automatic Transaxle .............................. 77
Air Cleaner
..................................... 228 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ......................... 229
Air Conditioner
................................. 122 Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock .................... 174
Air Outlets
..................................... 120
Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of
.............. 145
Alcohol in Gasoline
.............................. 21 7 Baby, Holding a ................................. 45
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
....................... 253 Battery ........................................ 237
AM Radio Reception
............................. 122 Battery Cables, Starting With ....................... 188
AM Stereo Radio Reception
....................... 123 Battery Warning Light and Gage .................... 116
Antenna Care
................................... 134 Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a ..................... 177
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Children and Safety Belts .......................... 44
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 106
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 258
City Driving
.................................... 165
Cleaner. Air
.................................... 228
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 253
Fabric
...................................... 249
Glass
....................................... 252
InsideofyourCar
............................. 249
Instrument Panel Top
.......................... 251
Power Antenna
............................... 134
Safety Belts
.................................. 252
Underbody Of Your Car
........................ 255
Vinyl and Leather ............................. 251
Weather Strips
................................ 254
White Sidewall Tires
............................ 254
Windshield and Wiper Blades
.................... 252
Coat Hanger
.................................... 107
Comfort Control System
.......................... 119
Clock. Setting the
......................... 125.127. 129
Closed-In Places. Don’t Idle in
...................... 85
CO in Your Exhaust ............................... 84
Color of Road Signs
.............................. 138
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
................ 119
Compact Disc Care
.............................. 133
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 2 12
Contents. Table of
................................. 9
Control of a Vehicle ............................... 148
Outside
of your Car
........................... 252 Control. Loss
of
................................. 158
Convenience Net
................................ 104
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 104
Coolant. Engine
................................. 231
Coolant. Engine Warning Light
..................... 112
Coolant. Safety Warnings About
.................... 197
Courtesy Lights
................................. 102
Covers. How To Remove Wheel
.................... 206
Cruise Control
................................... 93
Cruise Control. Changing Speed With
................. 96
Cruise Control on Hills
............................ 97
Cruise Control. Turning
Off ......................... 98
Curves. Driving On
............................... 154
Customer Assistance for the Hearing/Speech Impaired
... 286
Customer Assistance Information
................... 285
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 285
D (Drive) Third Gear ............................. 78
Damage to Finish
................................ 254
Damage to Sheet Metal
............................ 254
Damage Warnings
................................ 11
Daytime Running Lights
.......................... 100
Defensive Driving
............................... 144
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 121
Dimensions
.................................... 261
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
........................ 152
Disposal of Used Oil
............................. 227
DoorLocks
...................................... 63
295

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Maintenance Inspections
.................................. 279
Record
...................................... 282
Schedule
.................................... 265
Underbody
.................................. 255
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
....................... 1 13
Manual Lumbar Support
........................... 15
Manualseat
..................................... 14
Manual Seat. Four Way
............................ 15
Markings. Pavement
............................. 144
Master Cylinder. Brake
........................... 236
Methanol In Gasoline
............................. 217
Mirrors
........................................ 102
Mirrors. Convex Outside
.......................... 104
Mirrors. Visor Vanity
............................. 104
Mist. Driving in
................................. 164
Mountain Driving
................................ 170
MTBE in Gasoline
............................... 2 17
. Mobile Telephone. Adding a ....................... 123 Octane
Required for Your Car
..................... 217
Odometer
...................................... 108
Odometer. Trip
.................................. 108
Off (Ignition Key Position)
......................... 73
Off-Road Recovery
.............................. 156
Oil. Engine
..................................... 223
Oil Pressure Warning Light
........................ 114
Oil. Change Your Engine
.......................... 223
Operation in Foreign Countries
..................... 218
Operation
of Lights ............................... 90
Outside Mirrors ................................. 103
Overheated Engine
............................... 197
Owner Checks and Services
........................ 276
P (Park) Position ................................. 77
Paint Spotting
................................... 255
Park. Shifting Into
................................ 81
Park. Shifting Out of
........................... 77. 83
Parking Brake
.................................... 80
Parking on Hills
................................. 172
N (Neutral) Gear Position ......................... 78 Parking Over Things That Burn ...................... 84
Net. Convenience
................................ 104 Passing ........................................ 156
New Vehicle Break-In
............................. 71 Pavement Markings .............................. 144
NightDriving
................................... 159 PedalTravel. Brake .............................. 153
Night Vision
.................................... 160 Perception Time in Braking ........................ 149
Notices About Damage
............................ 11 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................... 279
Number. Vehicle Identification
..................... 257 Polishing and Waxing ............................ 253

Power Antenna
..................................... 134
Door Locks
................................... 65
Seat Controls
................................... 16
Steering
..................................... 154
Windows
..................................... 87
Pregnancy. Use
of Safety Belts During ................ 35
Pressure. Tire
................................... 242
Problems on the Road
............................ 185
Publications. Service
............................. 288
Publications Order Form .......................... 291
Push-Starting Your Car
........................... 188
Steering
Fluid
................................ 234
Proper Safety Belt Usage for Adults
.................. 28
Racing. Shifting When Your Engine is
............... 78
Radiator Overheating
............................. 197
Radio. Adding a Two-way
......................... 123
Radio Systems
.................................. 122
Rain. Driving in
................................. 161
Reaction Time
in Braking ......................... 149
Reading Lights
.................................. 10 1
RearBrakes .................................... 153
Rear Door Security Lock
........................... 69
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
.................... 40
Rear Seatbacks. Folding
............................ 20
Rear Window Defogger ........................... 121 Reclining Front Seatbacks
.......................... 16
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
................. 281
Recovery. Off-Road
.............................. 156
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 179
Remote Fuel Door Release
.......................... 219
Remote Keyless Entry System
....................... 67
Remote Trunk Release
............................. 66
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
...................... 66
Replaceable Light Bulbs
.......................... 262
Replacing Brake System Parts
...................... 237
Replacing Safety Belts
............................. 60
Replacing Tires
................................. 244
Replacing Wheels
............................... 247
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................ 78
Restraint. Child
.................................. 46
Restraint Systems. Checking Your
.................... 59
Restraints. Head .................................. 18
Reverse Gear Position
............................. 78
Ride Control System. Adjustable
..................... 86
“Riding” the Brakes
.............................. 149
Roads. Hill and Mountain
......................... 170
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................ 213
Rotation. Tire
................................... 243
Run (Ignition Key Position)
......................... 73
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............ 85
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 287
Roadsigns
..................................... 138
Running Lights. Daytime
.......................... 100

Safety Belt Care ................................ 252
Safety Belt Extender
.............................. 59
Safety Belt Replacement
........................... 60
Safety Belt Warning Light
.......................... 28
Safety Belt. Automatic Lap-Shoulder
................. 29
Safety Belt. Lap
.................................. 28
Safety Belts
..................................... 21
Safety Belts. Cars First Sold in Canada
................ 29
Safety Belts. Center Adult Passenger
................. 42
Safety Belts. Loose
............................... 32
Safety Belts. Questions About
....................... 27
Safety Belts. Rear Comfort Guides
................... 40
Safety Belts. Rear Seat Passengers
................... 37
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............. 36
Safety Belts. Tom
................................. 60
Safety Belts. Twisted
.............................. 35
Safety Belts. Why They Work
....................... 23
Safety Chains
................................... 182
Safety Warnings
.................................. 10
Safety Defects. Reporting ......................... 287
Schedule. Maintenance
........................... 265
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 268
Seat Adjustment
............................... 14. 60
Seat Controls
.................................... 14
Seatback. Folding Rear
............................ 20
Seats and Safety Belts
............................. 13
SecondGear
..................................... 79
Securing a Child Restraint
..................... 47.50. 5 1
Safety Belts. Checking Your ........................ 59
Safety Belts. Worn Under Arm
...................... 34 Security
Lock. Rear Door
.......................... 69
Service Tips
.................................... 216
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 215
“Service Engine
Soon” Warning Light ............... 113
Service Parts Identification Label
.................... 257
Service Publications
.............................. 288
Setting the Clock
......................... 125.127. 129
Setting the Trip Odometer
......................... 108
ShapeofRoadSigns
............................. 141
Sheet Metal Damage
............................. 254
Shift. Brake-Transaxle Interlock
..................... 83
Shift Lever Positions
.............................. 77
Shifting into Park
................................. 81
Shifting out of Park
............................ 77. 83
Signaling Turns .................................. 89
Signs. Road
.................................... 138
Skidding
....................................... 158
Snow or Ice. Driving
on ........................... 176
Solvent-Type Cleaner
on Fabric .................... 249
Soundsystems
.................................. 122
SpareTire
...................................... 212
Specifications Chart
.......................... 263. 264
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance for
............ 286
Speed Control
.................................... 93
Speedometer
.................................... 108
Stains. Removing
................................ 251
Start (Ignition Key Position)
........................ 73
Starting Your Engine
.............................. 73
Snowstorm.
If You’re Caught in a Bad
............... 177
Sound Equipment. Adding
......................... 123
301