Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Services - Buick 1993 Skylark Owner's Manual

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
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suspension and steering linkage.
Below are explanations
of
the services listed in $chediie
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3. Throttle Body Mounting; Bolt Torque (3.3L Code
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I and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants
to
use are listed in
Section
D.
Make sure whoever services your vehicle
uses these. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives
the vehicle.
NOTE:
To
determine your engine's displacement and
code, see "Engine 1dentific.ation" in the Index.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change*
--
Always use SG
Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The
" S G , designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as "SG/CC",
"SG/CD" or "SF, SG, CC," etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle's engine (e.g.,
SAE
5W-30 or SAE 10W-30), see "Engine Oil" in
the Index.
2. Chassis Lubrication
--
Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. If your vehicle is
An Emission Control Service.
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engine only)*
--
Che& the torque of the
mounting bolts and/or nuts.
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions in this manual. See "Tires,
Inspection & Rotation" in the Index, Check the tires
for uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or
premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check
for damaged wheels also.
5. Engine Accessory Drive Belt@) Inspection
--
Inspect the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed.
6. Cooling System Service* -- Drain, flush and refill
the system with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See
"Coolant" in the Index. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
4. Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection
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For
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle
useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in "Section EMaintenance Record".
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