1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE air filter

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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-2 Comfort Controls
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-2 Personal Choice Comfort Controls
(If Equipped)
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-2 Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
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-5 Air Conditioning
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-6 Heating
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-6 Defogging and Defrosting
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-6 Rear Window Defogger
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-7 Passenger Climate Control
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-7 Ventilation System
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-9 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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-10 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control
(If Equipped)
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-10 Setting the Clock
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-10 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)3
-14 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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-17 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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-21 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone
Control (If Equipped)
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-26 Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (If Equipped)
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-29 Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)
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-29 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-31 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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-32 Understanding Radio Reception
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-32 Tips About Your Audio System
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-33 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-34 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-35 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-35 Heated Backlite Antenna
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Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work better, reducing the chance of
fogging your windows.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside air and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment filter, which is part of a three piece filter
system. The filter removes certain particles from the air,
including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in
airflow, which may occur more quickly in dusty areas,
indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early.
The particle filter is located inside the air control module
with an access panel underneath the instrument panel near
the accelerator pedal. The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance. See ªMaintenance
Scheduleº in the Index for replacement intervals. See your
dealer for details on changing the filter.
Once you remove your filter, if you choose not to
replace it, it will not damage your vehicle. However, the
air will no longer be filtered.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
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-9 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-12 Engine Oil
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-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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-20 Supercharger Oil
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-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-24 Radiator Pressure Cap
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-24 Engine Coolant
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-29 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-30 Brakes
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-33 Battery
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-34 Bulb Replacement
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-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement6
-46 Tires
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-56 Appearance Care
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-56 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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-60 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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-63 Underbody Maintenance
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-63 Chemical Paint Spotting
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-64 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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-65 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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-66 Electrical System
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-71 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
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-74 Replacement Bulbs
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-75 Capacities and Specifications
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-76 Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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-77 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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3800 Series II Engine (L36)
When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine, here's what you will see (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar):
A. Battery
B. Radiator Pressure Cap
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Engine Oil Fill CapE. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
F. Brake Master Cylinder
G. Windshield Washer Fluid ReservoirH. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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6-17 What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don't let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free
-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don't ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
As you face the front of the vehicle, the air cleaner is on
the driver's side of the engine compartment.
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3. Replace the air filter.
4. Reattach the air intake hose.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause
a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get
into your engine, which will damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place when
you're driving.
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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement 6.0 quarts (5.6 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After Complete Overhaul 11.0 quarts (10.4 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After performing either transaxle procedure, check fluid level when done. More fluid may be needed
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Belt Tensions
Automatically controlled by a Self±Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Cooling System13.0 quarts (12.3 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase
Oil change with filter change 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank18.5 gallons (70.0 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering
Pump Only1.0 pint (0.5 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete System 1 1/2 pints (0.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb
-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure
See Tire±Loading Information label on the rear edge of the driver's door.
R
-134a Air Conditioning
See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in
this manual.
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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A-1096C . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter AC Type GF
-627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs AC Type 41
-921* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gap 0.060 inch (.152 cm)
*On 3800 Supercharged Engine (Code 1) only, this
replaces original spark plug NGK Type PTR4B
-15.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type Hook Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 22 inches (56 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter (HVAC air filter) GM Part No. 52472175. . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Length 206.8 inches (525.3 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 74.7 inches (189.7 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 58.1 inches (147.6 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase 113.8 inches (289.1 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread 62.7 inches (159.3 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread 62.3 inches (158.2 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Accessory Belt (L36)
The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This
diagram shows the features connected and the routing.
See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index for when to
check the belt.
A. Power Steering
B. Generator
C. Air ConditioningD. Crank
E. Coolant Pump
F. Tensioner
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