1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE radiator

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
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DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
El 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 cooling
system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
97,500 Miles (102 500 kml
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage,
transaxle
shift linkage, parking brake cable guides
and the underbody contact points and linkage (or
every
12 ‘months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper- rotation pattern
and
additional ‘information. During tire rotation,
check brake calipers for fteedom of movement.
Refer to the appropriate
GM service manual for
proper caliper service procedures.
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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
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-
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
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Part 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.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a Buick service manual. See “Service and
Owner Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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 steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, 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.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort
or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, 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.
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Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-74
Engine Oil Pressure
........................... 2-78
Fuel
....................................... 2-82
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-56
GAWR
....................................... 4-29
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-55
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-29
Guide en Franqais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-29
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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-1
Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Headlamps
.................................... 2-43
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-34
High/'Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-36
On Reminder
................................ 2-44
Wiring
..................................... 6-57
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heated Outside Mirror ........................... 2-55
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-3
Heating
........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-36
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-33
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Switch
................................ 2-20
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
................. 2-50
Inspections
Brakesystem
................................ 7-42
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-42
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-42
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-42
Illuminated
Entry
............................... 2-47
Steering
.................................... 7-42
Suspension
.................................. 7-42
Throttle Linkage
......................... ... ... 7-42
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-64
Brightness Control
............................ 2-46
Cluster
................................ 2-66, 2-67
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-59
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-24
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
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Passenger Temperature Control .................... 3- 1 I
Passing ................................ 4-12
PASS-Key
I1 2-18
Perimeter Lighting
.............................. 2-48
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Personal Choice Features. Keyless Entry
............. 2-8
Power
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-32
Antennaservice
.............................. 7-39
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-54
Seat
......................................... 1-1
Seatback Recliner
.............................. 1-4
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-28
Windows
................................... 2-33
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-21
Power Seat
Memory Function
.............................. 1-2
Regnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-23
Problems on the Road
............................ 5- 1
Protection, Lockout .............................. 2-7
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Pull-Down Feature, Automatic, Trunk .............. 2- 15
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Radiator ................................ 5.14. 5.19
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-27
Radio Reception
................................ 3-30
Radios
....................................... 3-12
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 16 Reading
Lamps
................................ 2-49
Rear Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-25
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-25
Storage Armrest
.............................. 2-59
Towing
..................................... 5 . 10
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-29
Window Defogger
............................ 3-10
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-51
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Rearview Mirror
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-50
Recovery Tank. Coolant ..................... 5- 14. 5- 16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-65
Remote Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Keyless Entry. Instant Alarm
..................... 2-8
Keyless Entry. Personal Choice
................... 2-8
Trunk Release
................................ 2-13
Bulbs
...................................... 6-63
Parts
....................................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-45
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-44
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 8-7. 8.8
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-44
Child
....................................... 1-33
Head ........................................ 1-5
Keyless Entry ................................. 2-7
Replacement
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