Buick LeSabre 1965 Service Manual page 19

1-8
MAINTENANCE
c. Engine Air Cleaner
Element—Super
Wildcat Engine
Replacement of element is rec-
ommended every 12,000 miles,
oftener under severe dust con-
ditions. Service with AC Type
A59C or equivalent for maximum
engine protection. Element must
not be washed, oiled, tapped or
blown with an air hose.
d. Positive Crankcase
Ventilator Valve
Replace with a correctly cali-
brated valve such as AC Type
CV-683.
e. Engine Belts
Inspect belts for cracks and for
proper tension.
f. Propeller Shaft Slip Spline
Each 12,000 miles, rotate pro-
peller shaft so plug in propeller
shaft is accessible through front
hole in frame tunnel. See Figure
1-10. Remove plug and install
grease fitting. Apply multi-
purpose grease EP #1 Grade. Do
not use ordinary chassis lube.
Remove grease fitting and rein-
stall plug. EP #1 lube is avail-
able through many oil companies.
Figure 1-14—Installing Element
On Support
NOTE: Special extended length
grease fittings to make this oper-
ation simple and fast are avail-
able from lubrication equipment
jobbers,
1-5 MAINTENANCE-
EVERT 18,000 MILES
a. Brakes
Examine brake linings for wear,
and the self-adjusting mechanism
for proper functioning. Although
linings may not be excessively
worn, this check will indicate
when another inspection should be
made. If required, use Buick
Factory Engineered replacement
linings or equivalent. Lubricate
the self-adjusting mechanism ad-
justing screw with Delco Moraine
S p e c i a l Brake Lubricant or
equivalent.
b. Front Wheel Bearings
There is no periodic lubrication
schedule for front wheel bearings.
They may be relubricated when-
ever brake drums are removed.
Always follow with the correct
bearing adjustment as outlined in
paragraph 7-10.
1-6 MAINTENANCE—
EVERY 24,000 MILES
(Suggested in addition to the 6,000
and 12,000 mile recommendations)
a. Fuel Filter
Replacement of the disposable fil-
ter is recommended. More fre-
quent r e p l a c e m e n t may be
necessary if contaminants have
entered the fuel system. Replace
with filter type GF-94 or equiv-
alent on non-air conditioned cars
and type GF-96 or equivalent for
air conditioned cars.
b. Automatic Transmission
At this interval the automatic
transmission should be drained,
the oil pan cleaned, the oil filter
STANDARD FILTER
AIR CONDITIONER FILTER
Figure 1-15-Fuel Filters
changed, new oil added, and the
low band adjusted (on Super Tur-
bine "300" transmissions only).
1. Approved Oils For Buick
Automatic Transmissions - The
following oils are approved for
Buick Automatic Transmissions
and no other fluid should be used:
Special Buick Oil - available
through Buick Warehouses under
Group 4.101.
Automatic Transmission F l u i d
Type A - available through petro-
leum suppliers. This fluid must
have AQ-ATF and an identifica-
tion number, suffix A, embossed
on the lid of the can.
2. Installing New Filter
a. Remove bolts from transmis-
sion oil pan, remove pan, and
allow transmission to drain.
b. Carefully remove filter and
pipe assembly from transmission.
c. Inspect seal near end of pipe.
If it is damaged in any way dis-
card it along with the filter. If
no damage is obvious, save seal
for installation on new filter.
d. Place seal on new filter. Use
an AC Type PF-162 or equivalent
on Super Turbine "300" trans-
missions and an AC Type PF-160
or equivalent on Super Turbine
"400" transmissions.
e. Carefully install new filter on
transmission, being careful not