1996 BUICK CENTURY mileage

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and linkage.
If
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for fieedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact
pints and linkage. If
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
suspension and steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for fieedom
of movement.
Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
DroDer caber service mocedures.
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
’ An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,
underbody c,ontact points and linkage. If
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
suspension and steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 3ERVICED BY:
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and linkage.
If
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
suspension
and steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern
and
additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for freedom of movement.
Refer
to the appropriate GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
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I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and linkage.
If
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
suspension and steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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50 000 km) (Continued)
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for
any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system
(2.2L Code 4 engine only).
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICED BY I
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate the parking brake cable guides,
underbody contact points and linkage.
If
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
suspension and steering linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for fieedom of movement.
Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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I - mg Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 ’ 2)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. 3-
Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
An Erni,wion Control Service.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
IJ‘yocr do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, the fluid and filter do not
require changing.
DATE
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available
to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
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Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature
of concern
We encourage you to call us
so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write
Buick, write to:
Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center
902 E. Hamilton Avenue
Flint, MI, 48550
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and
GM
Overseas offices. When contacting Buick, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved in the dealership,
using
the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That
is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone
(TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with
Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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GM Participation in BBB AUTO
LINE - Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program*
*This program may not be available in all states,
depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet.
General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility
limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in
this program.
Both Buick and your Buick dealer are committed
to making sure you
are completely satisfied with
your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that,
if
a situation arises where you feel your concern
has not been adequately addressed, the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this
section
is very successful.
There may be instances where an impartial third party
can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement
regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
To assist in resolving these
disagreements, Buick voluntarily participates in
BBB
AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO
LINE is an out-of-court program
administered by the Better Business Bureau system to
settle disputes between customers and automobile
manufacturers. This program is available free of charge
to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle.
If you are not satisfied after following the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure,
you may contact the BBB using
the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the
following address:
BBB AUTO
LINE
Council of Better Business Bureaus
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Suite
800
Arlington, VA 22203
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name
and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),
and a statement of the nature of your complaint.
Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and
other factors.
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