Owner's Manual
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... your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. It's also the only position in the ignition. 2-11 Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. It's a theft-deterrent feature. START (D): This position starts your vehicle needs service. If none of your hand. Use OFF if you must... you can 't turn it, be sure it is, then way turn the steering wheel left of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your vehicle pushed or towed. LOCK: Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is in any other...
... your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can use NEUTRAL (N) only. It's also the only position in the ignition. 2-11 Starting Your Engine Engines start the engine. It's a theft-deterrent feature. START (D): This position starts your vehicle needs service. If none of your hand. Use OFF if you must... you can 't turn it, be sure it is, then way turn the steering wheel left of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your vehicle pushed or towed. LOCK: Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is in any other...
Owner's Manual
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Radiator Pressure Cap C. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine When you decide it cools down. 5-16 Coolant Recovery Tank B. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you . Electric Engine Fan An electric fan under the hood can starteven up when the engineis not running and can injure you ' I1 see: A.
Radiator Pressure Cap C. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine When you decide it cools down. 5-16 Coolant Recovery Tank B. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to lift the hood, here's what you . Electric Engine Fan An electric fan under the hood can starteven up when the engineis not running and can injure you ' I1 see: A.
Owner's Manual
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After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine 3.1L L82 ((lode M) Engine 3.1L V6 (VTN Code M): There are two bleed valves. It is one bleed valve. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 3.8L V6 (VIN Code L27): There is located on the thermostat housing. One is located on the thermostat housing. 3.
After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valve or valves. 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine 3.1L L82 ((lode M) Engine 3.1L V6 (VTN Code M): There are two bleed valves. It is one bleed valve. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 3.8L V6 (VIN Code L27): There is located on the thermostat housing. One is located on the thermostat housing. 3.
Owner's Manual
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you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. T r off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to un If drain back into the oil pan. c 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the frontof the engine. 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Remove it back in all the way.
you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. T r off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to un If drain back into the oil pan. c 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near the frontof the engine. 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Remove it back in all the way.
Owner's Manual
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... the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you 're through. 6-9 But you must use . so much If your engine could be damaged. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine Just fill it enough to use the right kind. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the proper operating range. This...
... the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you 're through. 6-9 But you must use . so much If your engine could be damaged. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine Just fill it enough to use the right kind. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the proper operating range. This...
Owner's Manual
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... that the oil has been certified by looking for your gasoline engine. HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL @ & SAE 1OW-30 r RED COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 6-10 If you have your oil changed for you can be... sure the oil put into your engine is preferred for gasoline engines. container show its viscosity, or thickness. However, you , be identified by the ...
... that the oil has been certified by looking for your gasoline engine. HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL @ & SAE 1OW-30 r RED COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANYOTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 6-10 If you have your oil changed for you can be... sure the oil put into your engine is preferred for gasoline engines. container show its viscosity, or thickness. However, you , be identified by the ...
Owner's Manual
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... your next oil change. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use SAE 5W-30. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING,SELECTTHELOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. - When it's very cold, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it... 1OW-30 PREFERRE0 above 0°F SALSW-30 (-18OC) COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 ANY OTHER OR GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine 6-11
... your next oil change. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use SAE 5W-30. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BESTFUELECONOMYANDCOLDSTARTING,SELECTTHELOWEST SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. - When it's very cold, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it... 1OW-30 PREFERRE0 above 0°F SALSW-30 (-18OC) COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 ANY OTHER OR GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine 6-11
Owner's Manual
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... look at the fluid level on from overheating. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is controlled by a thermostat in the enginecoolant system. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Thethermostat stops the flow...
... look at the fluid level on from overheating. When you replace your thermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is controlled by a thermostat in the enginecoolant system. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Thethermostat stops the flow...
Owner's Manual
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A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-21 When it 's cold,the level should be at the ADD mark, you should be at the FULL COLD mark. If the fluid is hot, the level should add fluid. 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine When the engine compartment is at the HOT mark. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine When the engine compartment is hot, the levelshould be at the C mark. If the fluid is at the ADD mark, you should be at the H mark. When it 's cold, the level should add fluid.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 6-21 When it 's cold,the level should be at the ADD mark, you should be at the FULL COLD mark. If the fluid is hot, the level should add fluid. 3.8L L27 (Code L) Engine When the engine compartment is at the HOT mark. 3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine When the engine compartment is hot, the levelshould be at the C mark. If the fluid is at the ADD mark, you should be at the H mark. When it 's cold, the level should add fluid.
Owner's Manual
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... and special equipment. ASSEMBLY PLANT a list of title and registration. Be sure that this label is not removed from outside your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. 6-46 You can see it if you look through the windshield from the vehicle. It appears on...the legal identifier for your VIN is the engine code. Engine Identification The eighth character in the front cornerof the instrument panel, on a plate in your Buick. On this label is : your VIN, the model designation, paint information, and ENGINE MODEL CODE , / \ 1995 YEAR ? The VIN also appears on the ...
... and special equipment. ASSEMBLY PLANT a list of title and registration. Be sure that this label is not removed from outside your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. 6-46 You can see it if you look through the windshield from the vehicle. It appears on...the legal identifier for your VIN is the engine code. Engine Identification The eighth character in the front cornerof the instrument panel, on a plate in your Buick. On this label is : your VIN, the model designation, paint information, and ENGINE MODEL CODE , / \ 1995 YEAR ? The VIN also appears on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Removal and Replacement ...7 quarts (6.7 L) When drainingheplacing converteq more fluid muy be needed. IL (Code M) ...11.6 quarts (10.93 L) 3.8L (Code L) ...10.7 quarts (10.1 L) Engine Specifications ...Type ...Displacement ...Compression Ratio ...Firing Order ...ThermostatTemperature ...ValveArrangement ...Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning* ...2.0 pounds (0.91 kg) Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change ...5 quarts (4.7 L) FuelTank ...17.1 gallons(64.7 L) *See "Air Conditioning...
... Removal and Replacement ...7 quarts (6.7 L) When drainingheplacing converteq more fluid muy be needed. IL (Code M) ...11.6 quarts (10.93 L) 3.8L (Code L) ...10.7 quarts (10.1 L) Engine Specifications ...Type ...Displacement ...Compression Ratio ...Firing Order ...ThermostatTemperature ...ValveArrangement ...Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning* ...2.0 pounds (0.91 kg) Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change ...5 quarts (4.7 L) FuelTank ...17.1 gallons(64.7 L) *See "Air Conditioning...
Owner's Manual
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Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Air Cleaner Filter AllEngines ...A1208C Battery 3.1L (Code M) ...525 CCA 3.8L (Code L) ...690 CCA Engine Oil Filter AllEngines ...PF47 PCV Valve All Engines ...CV892C Radiator Cap All Engines ...RC27 Spark Plugs 3.1 L (Code M) ...mR44LTSM6 Gap: 0.060" ( 1.52 mm) 3-8L(CodeL) ...41-601 Gap: 0.060" (1.52 m m ) Dimensions Exterior Length 2-Door Models ...193.6" (4 917 mm) 4-Door Models...
Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Air Cleaner Filter AllEngines ...A1208C Battery 3.1L (Code M) ...525 CCA 3.8L (Code L) ...690 CCA Engine Oil Filter AllEngines ...PF47 PCV Valve All Engines ...CV892C Radiator Cap All Engines ...RC27 Spark Plugs 3.1 L (Code M) ...mR44LTSM6 Gap: 0.060" ( 1.52 mm) 3-8L(CodeL) ...41-601 Gap: 0.060" (1.52 m m ) Dimensions Exterior Length 2-Door Models ...193.6" (4 917 mm) 4-Door Models...