1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
~Supercharger OilUnless you are technicallyqualified and have theproper tools, you shouldlet your dealer or aqualified service centerperform this maintenance.How to Check and Add OilCheck oil only when the engine is cold. Allow theengine to cool two to three hours after running.CA”I ION:If you :mov( le I 2erchargeroilfillplugwhilethe engine is hot, pressure may cause hot oil toblow out of the oil fill hole. You may be burned.Do not remove the plug until the engine cools.When to CheckCheck oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 ktn) or every36 months, whichever occurs first.What Kind of Oil to UseSee “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Indexand use only the recommended oil.1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug beforeremoving it.2. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inchAllen wrench.3. The oil level is correct when it just reaches thebottom of the threads of the inspection hole.4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place.Torque to 88 lb-in (10 N-m).6-17
Automatic Transaxle FluidWhen tceck and ChangeA good time to check your automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed.Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under oneor more of these conditions:In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.In hilly or mountainous terrain.When doing frequent trailer towing.Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.If you do not use your vehicle under any of theseconditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.How to CheckBecause this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done at your Buick dealershipService Department.If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.6-18NOTICE:Too much or too little fluid can damage yourtransaxle. Too much can mean that some of thefluid could come out and fall on hot engine partsor exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure toget an accurate reading if you check yourtransaxle fluid.Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxlefluid level if you have been driving:When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).At high speed for quite a while.In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.While pulling a trailer.To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normaloperating temperature, which is 180 “F to 200°F(82°C to 93°C).Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles(24 lun) when outside temperatures are above 50°F(10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (lO”C), you may haveto drive longer.
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- Page 246 and 247: Filling Your TankIGasoline vapor is
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- Page 250 and 251: Hood ReleasePull the handle inside
- Page 252 and 253: Your vehicle has a 3800 Supercharge
- Page 254 and 255: What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils
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- Page 260 and 261: Checking the Fluid LevelPark your v
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- Page 264 and 265: ~~ILOWCOOLANTLEVELAdding CoolantIf
- Page 266 and 267: Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseW
- Page 268 and 269: What to AddWhen you do need brake f
- Page 270 and 271: Replacing Brake System PartsThe bra
- Page 272 and 273: Bulb ReplacementThe following proce
- Page 274 and 275: 1. Loosen the two bolts on the inbo
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- Page 282 and 283: When to CheckCheck your tires once
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- Page 286 and 287: Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperatu
- Page 288 and 289: Tire ChainsNOTICE:Use tire chains o
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- Page 292 and 293: Cleaning the Outside of theWindshie
- Page 294 and 295: Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
- Page 296 and 297: ~Appearance Care Materials ChartIPA
- Page 298 and 299: Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring
- Page 300 and 301: FuseUsageFuseUsage1Air Bag15Cruise
- Page 302 and 303: Under Rear Seat Fuse BlockFuseUsage
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~Supercharger OilUnless you are technicallyqualified and have theproper tools, you shouldlet your dealer or aqualified service centerperform this maintenance.How to Check and Add OilCheck oil only when the engine is cold. Allow theengine to cool two to three hours after running.CA”I ION:If you :mov( le I 2erchargeroilfillplugwhilethe engine is hot, pressure may cause hot oil toblow out of the oil fill hole. You may be burned.Do not remove the plug until the engine cools.When to CheckCheck oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 ktn) or every36 months, whichever occurs first.What Kind of Oil to UseSee “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Indexand use only the recommended oil.1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug beforeremoving it.2. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inchAllen wrench.3. The oil level is correct when it just reaches thebottom of the threads of the inspection hole.4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place.Torque to 88 lb-in (10 N-m).6-17
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