1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 349

Maintenance Schedule Trip/City Short Definition ~ ~~ I I 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): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation. Every 12,000 Miles (20 km): Passenger 000 Compartment Air Filter Replacement. Every 15,000 Miles (25000 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. Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 k ) Engine Accessory m: Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This isparticularly 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. 0 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 soonez