1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 385

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 your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do any these jobs. Make sure necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these servicesmay be found in a GM service manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, which could holes, loose connections or other conditions cause aheat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes intothe vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged ormissing 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 and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension steering and system for damaged, loose missing parts, signs of or wear or lack of lubrication. Inspectthe power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up,binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears leakage. Replace or seals if necessary. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspectbrake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more 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 for broken, damaged, 7-43