Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections - Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual

CHECK OR
SERVICE
Parking Brake and
Automatic
-
Transaxle "P'
(Park) Mechanism
Check
WHAT
TO DO
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your
foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the
engine running and transmission in
" N '
(Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from
the
regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
To check the
"F"'
(Park) mechanism's
holding ability: Shift to
"F"'
(Park).
Then release
all
brakes.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Underbody
Flushing
WHAT TO DO
At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to clean
thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Section C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer's
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
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