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1996 Buick Roadmaster Base

Service Intervals & Specifications

1996 Buick Roadmaster BaseSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Cleaner 30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt/Chain (1)
Engine Coolant 100,000
Fuel Filter (1)
Oil & Filter 7500
Spark Plugs 100,000
(1) No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application Tension: Lbs. (kg)
Serpentine Belt (1)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge. Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator). If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x

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