1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 310

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 these jobs.Make sure an.y necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Buick Service Manual. See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in the Index. out-of-position parts as wellas open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which could causeheat a build-up in the floor pan or could exhaust fumes into let the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect thehoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect allpipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect thethrottle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replaceparts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Steering, Suspensionand Front- Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front rear suspension and steering and system fordamaged, loose ormissing 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 the drive 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 brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers,parking brake, etc. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits the exhaust system.Look for broken, damaged, missing or or conditions result in frequent braking. 7-40