1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 355

r--- i ~~ ShQTt7&+p/cigy & $ - ~ ~ y & . . I- 6 c Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to I 6 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). 0 0 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on tog of your vehicle. If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or othercommercial application. 0 One o the reasons you should follow this schedule f if you operate your vehicle under anyof these conditions is that these conditions cause engine to break oil down soonep: Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil m d Filter Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication (or 6 mo-nth, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation. Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger Compartment Air FilterReplacement. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dustyconditions. 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 I engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 080 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 intervalsonly summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. R I -3 P