2003 Buick Century BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter (1) 30,000
Accessory Drive Belt (2)
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3)
Engine Coolant (4) (5)
Fuel Filter (6)
Oil & Filter (7)
Spark Plugs 100,000
Supercharger Oil (8)
(1) Inspect every 15,000, replace as necessary.
(2) Check and replace as necessary.
(3) Under normal service conditions, replace at 100,000 miles. If used under severe service conditions, replace every 50,000 miles.
(4) Use only DEX-COOL® coolant or equivalent silicate-free coolant.
(5) Replace at 60 months or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
(6) There is no service interval for fuel filter replacement. Only replace the fuel filter if the filter is restricted. Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if a restricted fuel filter is found.
(7) Replace as indicated by GM Oil Life Systemâ„¢ monitor or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. Reset monitor. If system is reset accidentally or not functional, change oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months from last oil change, whichever occurs first.
(8) Check supercharger oil every 30,000 miles or every 36 months, whichever occurs first.

 
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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