Buick Buick Century Automobile User Manual


 
Maintenance Schedule
Short TripKity Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than
5
to
10
miles
(8
to
16
km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You
frequently tow a trailer or use
a
carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If
the vehicle is used
for
delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One
of
the reasons you should follow this schedule
if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooney.
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles
(5
000
km):
Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or
3
months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles
(10 000
km):
Tire Rotation.
Every 12,000 Miles
(20
000
Jan):
Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Every
15,000
Miles (25
000
km):
Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if
driving in dusty conditions.
Every
30,000
Miles
(50
000
km):
Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every
50,000
Miles
(83
000
km):
Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every
60,000
Miles
(100
000
km):
Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every
100,000
Miles (166
000
km):
Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every
150,000
Miles
(240
000
km):
Cooling System
Service (or every
60
months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure
to
follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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