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Engine Controls - Specifications Buick Century V

Specifications 2 illustrations ~212 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick-reference article to use when you are familiar with proper adjustment procedures and only need a specification.

CAPACITIES

ApplicationCold Crank Amps @ 0°F (-18°C)Reserve Minutes
All Models52590

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application(1) Quantity: Qts. (L)
Crankcase (2)4.0 (3.8)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
2.2L8.7 (8.3)
3.1L11.6 (11.0)
Automatic Transaxle (3) (4)
3T404.0 (3.8)
4T60-E6.0 (5.7)
(1) Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark. (2) Does not include oil filter capacity. (3) Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter. (4) Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE.
(1)Fluid capacities listed are approximate. Always fill to FULL mark.
(2)Does not include oil filter capacity.
(3)Drain and refill capacity only. Does not include torque converter.
(4)Dexron-III or Dexron-IIE.

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentMiles
Air Filter30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt(1)
Coolant30,000
Fuel Filter(1)
Oil & Filter7500
Spark Plugs30,000
(1) No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.
(1)No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Application(1) Tension: Lbs. (kg)
Serpentine Belt (2)
2.2L50-70 (23-32)
3.1L(3)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge. (2) Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary. (3) Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator).
(1)Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge.
(2)Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.
(3)Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator).

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
2.2L8.9:1
3.1L9.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure(1)
Minimum Compression Pressure(1)
(1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 ).
(1)Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 ).

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustment is not required.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models30,000 Maximum

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationAC Spark Plug
2.2L41-908
3.1LR44LTSM

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap: In. (mm)Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
2.2L.060 (1.52)20 (27)
3.1L.060 (1.52)11 (15)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Firing Order (2.2L). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order (2.2L)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order (3.1L)

IGNITION TIMING

Note. For timing procedures, see appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

ApplicationSpecification
All Models(1)
(1) Not adjustable.
(1)Not adjustable.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationPressure: psi (kg/cm 2 )
All Models41-47 (2.88-3.30)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
3.1L11.8-12.6
2.2L11.6-12.4
(1) Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C).
(1)Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C).

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Note. Idle mixture is controlled by Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Idle mixture adjustment is neither required nor possible.

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

Note. For further testing, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES - 3.1L and TESTS W/CODES - 2.2L articles in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

Application(1) Volts
2.2L(2) .60-4.80
3.1L(2) .20-4.00
(1) Voltage range is from idle position to wide open throttle position. (2) TP sensor is not adjustable.
(1)Voltage range is from idle position to wide open throttle position.
(2)TP sensor is not adjustable.

TP SENSOR ADJUSTMENT VOLTAGE