What kind of oil does a 1997 Buick Park Avenue take?

What kind of oil does a 1997 Buick Park Avenue take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity:	10W-30 (Above -18) SAE 10W-30 is preferred. 5W-30 (Below 16)
Capacity:	4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque:	30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

What year was the last Buick Park Avenue made?

2005
Production ended on June 18, 2004. The Park Avenue was discontinued after 2005 in the North American market and was replaced in 2006 by the Buick Lucerne.

What kind of oil does a Park Avenue take?

What kind of oil does a 2005 Buick Park Avenue take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity:	0W-30 (Below -29) 5W-30 (All TEMPS) SAE 5W-30 is preferred.
Capacity:	4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque:	22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

When to replace timing chain on Buick Park Avenue?

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 1989 Buick Park Avenue with a 3800 cc engine and 85,000 miles on it. The car runs great, but a service manager told me that these engines are prone to having their timing chains break at 100,000 miles or so. He recommends replacing it now. Is this a legitimate recommendation, or it someone trying to drum up some business?

Is there a timing chain on a Buick V6?

He’s a very tall kid–like 6’4″. Because the GM V6-8’s are pushrod engines, they use timing chains. These large US cars all had timing chains. The only caveat about the Buick is those models had intake manifold gasket problems. Check carefully for leaks in that area. Otherwise, they were good cars.

When to replace timing chain on Buick LeSabre?

I’ve replaced many timing chains. Often it’s the teeth on the gears that wear, but once the chain skips a tooth, it’s time to change it. I owned a 1993 Oldsmobile 88 which is esssentially the same car as the Buick LeSabre.

When was the first Buick Park Avenue made?

The Buick Park Avenue is a full-size car built by Buick. The nameplate was first used in 1975 for an appearance option package on the Electra 225 Limited.