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To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it
with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower.
When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the upper
mark, then you’ll need
to add some oil. But you must
use the right kind,. This section explains what kind of oil
to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.
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. Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code D1 (L40)2 2.3L L-4 (QUAD 4) OHC
Belt Tensions -
Front crankbelt: automatically controlled by an
idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be
ncessary. Power steering:
450 Newtons
Cooling System Capacity -
10.4 quarts/9.8 liters
Crankcase Capacity -
4 quarts/3.8 liters
Air Conditioning Capaeity(Rl2)4 -
2.63 lbs. (1.19 kilograms)
Fuel Tank Capacity -
15.2 gallons/57.5 liters
Transaxle, Automatic -
Capacity 4 quarts/3.8 liters
Maintenance Item Part Numbers3
Air Filter - AI 172C
Fuel Filter
- GF578
Oil Filter
- PF1225 or PF47
PCV Valve
- CV899C
Spark Plug
- FR3LSK, GAP 0.035”
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1 8th Character of the Vehicle Identification Number.
z Made in a GM plant in the United States.
3 Part numbers are AC type.
4 Air Conditioning Refrigerant - 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 Buick dealer.
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code N1 (LG7)2 3.3L L-6 MFI 3300
Belt Tensions -
Automatically controlled by a self-tensioning idler
pulley. Tension adjustment.should new be
necessary.
Cooling System Capacity -
13 quarts/l2.5 liters
Crankcase Capacity -
4 quarts/3.8 liters
Air Conditioning Capacity(R12)d -
2.63 lbs. (1.19 kilograms)
Fuel Tank Capacity -
Transaxle -
15.2 gallons/57.5 liters
Capacity
4 quartd3.8 liters
Maintenance Item Part Numbers3 -
Air Filter - A974C
Fuel Filter
- GF48 1
Oil Filter - PF40
PCV Valve
- CV899C
Spark Plug
- 41-600, GAP 0.060”
1 8th Character of the Vehicle Identification Number.
2 Made in a GM plant in the United States.
3 Part numbers are AC type.
4 Air Conditioning Refrigerant - 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 Buick dealer.
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