1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 325

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 GMdealer's service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure necessary repairs are any completed at once. Proper procedures to performthese services may be found in a Buick service manual. "Service and See Owner Publications'' in the Index. missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, 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 if they are cracked? swollen deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, or fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, Steering, Suspension and Front- Wheel-Drive for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as and Axle Boot and Seal Inspection needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or 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 hookup,binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, 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 conditionsresult in frequent braking. Exhaust System Inspection mspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, 7-39