1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Doing Your Own Service WorkIf you want to do some of your own service work, you’llwant to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells youmuch more about how to service your Buick than thismanual can. To order the proper service manual, see“Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, see “Servicing Your AirBag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.You should keep a record with all parts receipts and listthe mileage and the date of any service work youperform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it.Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, and the proper replacementparts and tools before you attempt anyvehicle maintenance task.Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts andother fasteners. “English” and “metric”fasteners can be easily confused. If you usethe wrong fasteners, parts can later breakor fall off. You could be hurt.6-2