1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 360

Part 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 yourGM dealer's service department or other qualified service center these jobs. do Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Buickservice manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced they are if cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replaceas needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkagefor interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Steering, Suspension Front-Wheel-Drive and Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect thedrive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brakelinings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,etc. Check parking brakeadjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspectedmore often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system, Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look broken, damaged, for missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, 7-42