1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE Owners Manual

At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year
CHECKOR SERVICE I
WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation
Tire-Loading Information label located
inflated to the pressures specified on the Check
tire inflation. Make sure they are
on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should
be done every
15 hours of tape play. See
“Audio Systems”
in the Index for
further details.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Key Lock
Cylinders
Body Lubrication
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
the lubricant specified in Section
D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also
lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, glove box
joor and console door. Section
D tells
you what to use.
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 ped-
al, 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-Transmission
Shift Interlock
--
BTSI (Automatic)
WHAT TO DO
I. 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.
WHAT TO DO
Steering Column
brake set, try to turn the key to
“LOCK” Lock
While parked, and with the parking
in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to “LOCK”
only when the shift lever is
in “P’
0 The key should come out only in
1 “LOCK.”
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CHECK OR
SERVICE
Parking Brake and
Automatic
Transmission
“P”
(Park) Mechanism
Check
WHAT TO DO
0 To check the parking brake: With the
engine running and transmission
in
“N” (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure
from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
0 To chedk the “P” (Park) mechanism’s
holding ability: Shift
to “P’ (Park).
Then release all brakes.
CHECKOR SERVICE I
WHAT TO DO
Underbody
Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care
to clean
thoroughiy any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center
do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Restraint System
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose
parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
I
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE I WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I
Steering, Suspen-
sion and Front-
Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal In-
spection Inspect the
front and rear suspension
and steering system for damaged, loose
or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steer-
ing 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.
Exhaust System
Inspection 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.
Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for
Inspection interference or binding, and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace
parts as needed.
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INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Brake System
[nspection
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 surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake
parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. 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.
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
I USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service
SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils
of the proper
viscosity. The
“SH” or “SG” designation
may be shown alone or
in combination
with others, such as “SH/CD,” or
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD” etc. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
S0/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming to
GM Specification 182SM or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 182SM.
Delco Supreme
1 I@ Brake Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052535) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid.
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USAGE
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Supercharger
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 or equivalent).
DEXRON~II or DEXRON~ IIE
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120),
synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
oil or
silicone lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052276 or 1052277).
Supercharger Oil (GM Part
No.
12345982)
Engine oil.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM OptikleenB Washer Solvent (GM
Part
No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUID/LUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade
2,
Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent).
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM
Part
No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for
recommended replacement filters, valves and spark
plugs.
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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 I1 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.
Maintenance Recora I
SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
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