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Cooling System Specifications Buick Century V

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CAUTIONIf battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application(1) (2) Lbs. (kg)
2.2L
Except "A" Body64-77 (29-35)
"A" Body51-71 (23-32)
2.3L51 (23)
3.1L51-71 (23-32)
All Others(3)
(1) Specification is for NEW belt. (2) Serpentine belt is automatically adjusted by the tensioner. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Specification is for NEW belt.
(2)Serpentine belt is automatically adjusted by the tensioner.
(3)Information is not available from manufacturer.

BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval30,000 Miles
Coolant Capacity (1)
2.0L (VIN H)11.7 Qts. (11.1L)
2.2L (VIN 4)
"A" Body7.6 Qts. (7.2L)
"L" Body9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
All Others11.7 Qts. (11.1L)
2.3L (VIN A, D & 3)9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
3.1L (VIN M & T)14.0 Qts. (13.2L)
3.4L (VIN S & X)13.0 Qts. (12.3L)
3.8L (VIN L & 1)13.0 Qts. (12.3L)
4.3L (VIN W)
With Heavy Duty Radiator13.2 Qts. (12.5L)
Without Heavy Duty Radiator12.6 Qts. (11.9L)
5.7L (VIN P)15.3 Qts. (14.5L)
5.7L (VIN 7)14.5 Qts. (13.7L)
Pressure Cap
"L" Body18 psi
All Others15 psi
Thermostat Opens
Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, Ninety Eight & Park Avenue
Starts196°F (91°C)
Fully Open223°F (106°C)
Corvette
Starts185°F (85°C)
Fully Open217°F (103°C)
All Others
Starts189°F (87°C)
Fully Open207°F (97°C)
(1) Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.
(1)Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS