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Control Buttons 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 3800 V6 Engine 2-75 Driver Information Center (Option) Your Driver Information Center (DIC), located below the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster, gives you turn the ignition on, the entire center lights up for just a few seconds. When you important safety and maintenance facts.
Control Buttons 3800 V6 Supercharged Engine 3800 V6 Engine 2-75 Driver Information Center (Option) Your Driver Information Center (DIC), located below the tachometer on the instrument panel cluster, gives you turn the ignition on, the entire center lights up for just a few seconds. When you important safety and maintenance facts.
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.... This is displayed in the DIC. 2-76 Modes AVG ECON: Shows your engine is less than 10%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will have the supercharged engine, this button to the left of your current fuel economy. MODE: Press this mode. Pressing RESET while in this mode will have no effect...
.... This is displayed in the DIC. 2-76 Modes AVG ECON: Shows your engine is less than 10%, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will have the supercharged engine, this button to the left of your current fuel economy. MODE: Press this mode. Pressing RESET while in this mode will have no effect...
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... spin, the cruise control will come on while you . See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. Full-Range Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine) Your vehicle has a Full Range Traction Control System that one or both of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. The system operates...
... spin, the cruise control will come on while you . See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. Full-Range Traction Control System (With 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine) Your vehicle has a Full Range Traction Control System that one or both of you, you won't have anti-lock brakes. The system operates...
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... the cover shield. 5-17 A. Lift the engine cover shield at the front, slide the catch tab out of the cover shield. If you have the supercharged engine, remove the nut in the valve cover oil fill hole until you're ready to access the bleed valve. D. B. Put the oil fill tube...
... the cover shield. 5-17 A. Lift the engine cover shield at the front, slide the catch tab out of the cover shield. If you have the supercharged engine, remove the nut in the valve cover oil fill hole until you're ready to access the bleed valve. D. B. Put the oil fill tube...
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If you have the supercharged engine, install the nut in the center of the cover shield. 5-18 Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the ...
If you have the supercharged engine, install the nut in the center of the cover shield. 5-18 Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the bracket on the ...
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... 6-20 6-23 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-33 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine (If Equipped) Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid...
... 6-20 6-23 6-27 6-28 6-29 6-33 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine (If Equipped) Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid...
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...or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you drive. In the event it is the type of the condition is designed to your authorized Buick dealer for service. 6-4 If your vehicle is determined that meet California specifications. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may ...turn on your warranty. If the octane is recommended that are used , repairs may not be affected. With the 3800 Supercharged engine, in the Index.) If this occurs, return to operate on fuels meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission ...
...or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you drive. In the event it is the type of the condition is designed to your authorized Buick dealer for service. 6-4 If your vehicle is determined that meet California specifications. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may ...turn on your warranty. If the octane is recommended that are used , repairs may not be affected. With the 3800 Supercharged engine, in the Index.) If this occurs, return to operate on fuels meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission ...
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E. J. D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Battery Radiator Fill Cap Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6-11 When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, you'll see: A. H. B. F. C. I. K.
E. J. D. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Battery Radiator Fill Cap Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal Engine Coolant Recovery Tank Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6-11 When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine, you'll see: A. H. B. F. C. I. K.
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... controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the Index. Before closing the hood, be on level ground. 6-12 The supercharger is a device which creates increased engine power. Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to pump more information, see "Low Oil Level Light...engine than it firmly. In order to regulate the increased pressure required during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is mixed with a vacuum control to get fuel. Then just pull the hood down and close it would normally use....
... controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency in the Index. Before closing the hood, be on level ground. 6-12 The supercharger is a device which creates increased engine power. Checking Engine Oil It's a good idea to pump more information, see "Low Oil Level Light...engine than it firmly. In order to regulate the increased pressure required during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is mixed with a vacuum control to get fuel. Then just pull the hood down and close it would normally use....
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... rail and air inlet grille. 13. Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Reinstall the air inlet grille retainers. 11. Supercharger Oil Unless you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. 6. To change the passenger compartment air filter, use , see "Normal Maintenance...
... rail and air inlet grille. 13. Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the fender rail and air inlet grille. 4. Reinstall the air inlet grille retainers. 11. Supercharger Oil Unless you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. 6. To change the passenger compartment air filter, use , see "Normal Maintenance...
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... the area around the oil fill plug before removing it just reaches the bottom of the threads of Oil to Use Use only the recommended supercharger oil. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. What Kind of the inspection hole. 4. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 6-20 You...90_F (32_C) or higher. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. D Uses such as found in (10 N·m). If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is correct when it . 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to Check and Add Oil...
... the area around the oil fill plug before removing it just reaches the bottom of the threads of Oil to Use Use only the recommended supercharger oil. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. What Kind of the inspection hole. 4. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. 6-20 You...90_F (32_C) or higher. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. 1. D Uses such as found in (10 N·m). If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is correct when it . 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to Check and Add Oil...
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...Engine Code 1) Displacement ...231 CID Firing Order ...1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ...195_F (91_C) Horsepower, 3800 V6 ...200 @ 5200 Horsepower, 3800 Supercharged V6 ...240 @ 5200 6-67 gallons (64.3 L) *Note: All capacities are approximate. See "Fluids and Lubricants" in this manual.... be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in the Index. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3800 V6 ...12.3 quarts (11.6 L) 3800 Supercharged V6 ...12.3 quarts (11.6 L) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning* ...1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) ...
...Engine Code 1) Displacement ...231 CID Firing Order ...1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ...195_F (91_C) Horsepower, 3800 V6 ...200 @ 5200 Horsepower, 3800 Supercharged V6 ...240 @ 5200 6-67 gallons (64.3 L) *Note: All capacities are approximate. See "Fluids and Lubricants" in this manual.... be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in the Index. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3800 V6 ...12.3 quarts (11.6 L) 3800 Supercharged V6 ...12.3 quarts (11.6 L) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning* ...1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) ...
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine/Air Cleaner Filter ...AC Type A1208C Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...10406026 Battery 3800 V6 ...AC Type 690 CCA 3800 Supercharged V6 ...AC Type 770 CCA Engine Oil Filter All Engines ...AC Type PF47 Radiator Cap All Engines ...AC Type RC27 Remote Keyless Entry ...Batteries Type CR2032 (2) or equivalent Spark Plugs 3800 V6 ...AC Type 41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 3800 Supercharged V6 ...AC Type 41-921 or NGK Type PTR4B-15 ...Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) Wiper Blade Type ...Hook Length ...22.0 inches (56.0 cm...
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine/Air Cleaner Filter ...AC Type A1208C Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...10406026 Battery 3800 V6 ...AC Type 690 CCA 3800 Supercharged V6 ...AC Type 770 CCA Engine Oil Filter All Engines ...AC Type PF47 Radiator Cap All Engines ...AC Type RC27 Remote Keyless Entry ...Batteries Type CR2032 (2) or equivalent Spark Plugs 3800 V6 ...AC Type 41-921 Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 3800 Supercharged V6 ...AC Type 41-921 or NGK Type PTR4B-15 ...Gap: 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) Wiper Blade Type ...Hook Length ...22.0 inches (56.0 cm...
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... compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) j Rotate tires. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter...
... compartment air filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) j Rotate tires. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, the filter...
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... BY: j j j 7-11 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first).
... BY: j j j 7-11 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Inspect engine accessory drive belt. For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first).
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... Service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Rotate tires. Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in this section. See...
... Service. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote[.) j Rotate tires. Scheduled Maintenance 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in this section. See...
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Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). USAGE Supercharger FLUID/LUBRICANT Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl 7-22 See "Supercharger Oil" in the Index. USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID/LUBRICANT Multi-Purpose Lubricant, SuperlubeR (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). USAGE Supercharger FLUID/LUBRICANT Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl 7-22 See "Supercharger Oil" in the Index. USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID/LUBRICANT Multi-Purpose Lubricant, SuperlubeR (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).