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Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing Buick Century VI

Accessory Drive Belts 2 illustrations

IDENTIFICATION

Body Code (1)Model
"W"Century & Regal
(1) Vehicle body code is fourth character of VIN.
(1)Vehicle body code is fourth character of VIN.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTIONWhen 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 COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
ApplicationSpecification
Serpentine Belt(1)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.
(1)Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Note. For serpentine belt routing, see underhood label or refer to appropriate illustrations. (Scheme 1)or (Scheme 2).

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: CENTURY

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: REGAL
ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval60 Months Or 150,000 Miles
Coolant Capacity (1)
3.1L11.6 Qts. (10.9L)
3.8L12.3 Qts. (11.6L)
Pressure Cap(2) 15 psi
Thermostat Starts To Open195°F (91°C)
(1) Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity. (2) Or specification stamped on cap.
(1)Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.
(2)Or specification stamped on cap.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS