1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE fuel cap

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DATE GVWW GAWR FRT GAWR RW
The other label is the Certification Label. found on the
rear edge cf the driver's door. it tells ycu the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross
vehicle Weight Rating (GVW).The GVWR includes
the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants. fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) foreither the front or
rear axle.
YOUr WEtE'ralI~y does COWX gSa€%S 03.
components that fail because of overloading.
Hf you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If YOU have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
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Your vehicie can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the
proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the
vehicle trailering capacity is far your vehick, you
shora'rd read the infomation in "Weight of the Trailer"
that appears later in this section. But trailerifmg is
differect than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering neans changes in handling, durability and
fuel economy. Successful, safe tmilering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used properly.
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Service
Fuel
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Supercharger
Oil
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Radiator Bressure Cap
VVindskieTd Washes Fluid
Br&es
3 attery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires Appearance
Care
Cleaning the Inside QE Y(.w VehicEe
Cleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicle
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical
Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle icientifkation Number (VIN)
Electrical System
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Re€rigerants
Engine Specifications
Vehicle Dimensions
Normal Maintenance Replacement 'Parts
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Fuels iB Foreign c@n&+@s
If yon plan on driving in another country outside the
United States
or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to
find. Never ease Headed gasoline or any other fuel not
recommended in the previous text on &el. Costly repairs
caused
by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by
your
wappanty.
To check on fuel availability, ask ann auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you’ll be driving.
You can also write us at the following address for
advice. Just tell us where you’re going ad give your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution
Corporation
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa,
Ontario LIH 8P7
The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of
your vehicle.
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until
you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel
cap
has been left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See
“Malhnctiom Indicator
Lap” in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sum to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If YQU get
the wrong type, it may not $it properly. This may
cause
youp: malfunction indicator lamp to light
and YOU^ fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged.
see “Malfunction hdicatos Earnp’’ in
the Index.
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The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................................... 6 quarts (5.6 L)
After Complete Overhaul ...................................................... 1 I quarts (10.4 E)
When draining or replacing torque convertep; nzore fluid may be needed.
Belt Tensions
Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Cooling System ............................................................. 13 quarts (12.3 k)
Engine Crankcase
Oil change with filter change ................................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Power Steering
Complete System ............................................................ 1 1/2 pints (0.7 L)
Tire Pressure
See the Tire-Loading Information label on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
WheelNutTorque ........................................................ 1001b-ft(140N-m)
R-134a Air Conditioning ................................ See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
FuelTank ................................................................ 18SgaIlons(70L)
PumpOnly ..................................................................... 1pint(OSE)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
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Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions
is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to I6 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most
trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on tog of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle
is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down
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Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil md Filter
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever
occurs first).
(or
6 mo-nth, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions.
Replacement. Fuel
Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Supercharger
Oil Check (or every 36 months,
whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code I engine only).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 080 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection.
Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions
from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
of€ paved roads. Use the Short TripKity schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a veizicie with a,fulky warnzed engine
utzckQ~ hig/wctv cwatclition.,s causm C~I~~JW oil to
brcnk down S~OM~GP:
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
22 months, whichever
occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil
Check
(or every 36 months, whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code I engine only). Air Cleaner Filter
Repiacernent. Fuel Tank,
Cap ad Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditi~ns oniy).
Every 60,QOO Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 QOO km): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection.
Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service
(or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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