2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE Owner's Manual

Page 225 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Gasoline Speci®cations
It is recommended that gasoline meet speci®cations
which were developed by the American Automobile
Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers

Page 226 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming,
allowing your emission c

Page 227 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Filling Your Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor is highly ¯ammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, ¯ames a

Page 228 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if
you let the cap g

Page 229 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you
get the wrong type, it may not ®t properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to

Page 230 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Checking Things Under
the Hood
{CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away
from any underhood electric

Page 231 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the
secondary hood release lever under the front edge
of the grille.3. Lift up on this lever as you lift up the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure

Page 232 of 372

BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Engine Compartment Overview
When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar), heres what you
will see:
5-12