Roadmaster Estate Wagon V8-350 5.7L (1993)
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Drain crankcase.
2.
Remove oil filter.
3.
Clean the gasket sealing area on the engine oil filter mounting surface.
4.
Lightly oil gasket with clean oil and install new filter (PF25).
5.
After the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface, tighten 3/4 to one full turn.
6.
Fill crankcase with 5W-30 oil (five quarts).
7.
With engine oil at proper level*, run engine and thoroughly check filter area for leaks.
8.
Install "Campaign Identification Label" for 93-C-1.
*NOTE:
Buick Roadmasters built at Arlington (plant VIN code R) with VINs PR403109 through, PR403524 may appear to be approximately 20 mm over the top
of the operating range mark on the oil dipstick after the five quarts are added. This is due to an oil dipstick miscalibration - do not drain excess oil. A
Dealer Product Campaign Bulletin will be issued on the subject oil dipsticks.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL:
Each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this campaign will require a "Campaign Identification Label." Each label provides
a space to include the campaign number and the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted
with a typewriter or ball point pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for
periodic servicing by the owner.
Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean, dry surface.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Sublet
Part
Failed
Part
Failure
Labor
Labor
Other
Dlr.
Oper.
Count Part No.
Allow
Code
0p. No.
Hours
Hours
Mtl Twg.
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Change engine oil (5W-30) and oil filter (PF25)
6
12345612
* *
96
V7762
0.3
0.1*
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*
Campaign Administrative Allowance
**
The "Parts Allowance" should be the sum total of the current GMSPO Dealer Net Price plus 30% of all parts required for the repair
November 1992
Dear Buick Roadmaster Owner:
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors has determined that certain 1993 Roadmaster engines have an engine oil mixture that does not meet the 5W-30 required fuel economy
Improvement factor specification.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To correct this condition, dealers will change the engine oil and replace the oil filter. This service will be completed for you at no charge.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Instructions for performing this service have been sent to your Buick dealer. Please contact your Buick dealer to arrange a service date. Ask your dealer
if you wish to know how much time will be needed to schedule, process, and repair your vehicle.
If you have changed your oil and filter since taking delivery of your vehicle, please complete the enclosed postage paid owner reply card to indicate the
campaign repair has been completed and return the card to us. No further action on your part will be necessary.
The enclosed postage paid owner reply card identifies your vehicle. If the dealer performs the repair, presentation of the card to your dealer will assist in
making the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time. However, if you have sold or traded your vehicle, please furnish us
complete name and address of the person you sold or traded your vehicle to and return the card to us.
