Riviera V6-3.8L VIN K (1996): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: Riviera V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 3 4-bbl (1982), Riviera V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 8 4-bbl (1983), Riviera V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 9 FI (1984), Riviera V6-231 3.8L VIN C SFI (1989), Riviera V6-231 3.8L VIN L SFI (1991), Riviera V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995), Riviera V8-307 5.0L (1982).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
- Alignment › System Information17 pages
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks27 pages
  - Fuel Pressure › Fuel Pressure Test Port › Component Information › Locations
  - Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Specifications2
  - Idle Speed › System Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Adjustments › Base Idle Speed2
  - Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B2
  - Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications › Ignition Firing Order
  - Ignition Timing3 pages
    Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations › Number 1 Cylinder Location
    Timing Marks and Indicators › System Information › Locations › Crankshaft Rotation2
  - Spark Plug Wire <--> [Ignition Cable] › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Spark Plug › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications › Spark Plug Gap2
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
  - Compression Check › System Information › Specifications
  - Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications › Valve Clearance Specifications2
- Drive Belt › Component Information7 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Drive Belt Misalignment Diagnostics2 3 4
  - Service and Repair › Accessory Drive Belt Replacement2 3
- Filters6 pages
  - Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B2
  - Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Noise/Damage Oil Filter Application Importance
- Hoses › Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
  - Customer Interest for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 99-02-32-007A2 3 4 5
  - All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › 99-02-32-007A2 3 4 5
- Fluids32 pages
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brake Fluid - Level & Filling Recommendations2
  - Coolant › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - DEX-COOL(R) Coolant Leak Detection Dye2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - DEXRON(R)-VI Fluid Information2 3 4
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Fluid Change2
  - Engine Oil › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - GM dexos 1 and dexos 2(R) Oil Specifications2 3
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Refrigerant › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Equipment2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Refrigerant Oil › Component Information3 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - New PAG Oil
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
- Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair6 pages
  - With ABS System2
  - Without ABS System › Bleeding Procedure › Manual2 3 4
- Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair › Air Bag Disarming and Arming2
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers27 pages
  - Circuit Breaker › Component Information › Locations2
  - Fuse › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Aftermarket Fuse Warning
  - Fuse Block › Component Information20 pages
    Locations › Engine Compartment Power Distribution Center Maxi Fuse Block2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Application and ID › Engine Compartment Power Distribution Center Maxi Fuse Block2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Relay Box › Component Information4 pages
    Locations › LH Rear Power Distribution Center2
    Application and ID › LH Rear Power Distribution Center2
- Service Reminder Indicators7 pages
  - Coolant Level Indicator Lamp › Component Information3 pages
    Description and Operation
    Testing and Inspection › Low Coolant Indicator Off W/Coolant Level Low2
  - Oil Change Reminder Lamp › Component Information › Service and Repair › Engine Oil Life Index2
  - Oil Level Warning Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation › Check Oil Indicator2
- Wheels and Tires132 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins66 pages
    Wheels/Tires - Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires2
    Technical Service Bulletins: › 04-03-10-001F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    All Other Service Bulletins for Tires:45 pages
    83-81-3426 pages
    Mar5 pages
    99 › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: › 83-81-34
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Malfunction Lamp / Indicator: › 83-81-34
    Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Crankshaft Balancer - Revised Service Procedure2 3
    Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins21 pages
    Wheels/Tires - Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires2
    Technical Service Bulletins for Tires: › 04-03-10-001F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
    Technical Service Bulletins for Tires: › 04-03-10-001F2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  - Wheels › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins54 pages
    Customer Interest: › 00-03-10-006F2 3 4 5 6
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:24 pages
    00-03-10-002F2 3 4
    Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
    531703A15 pages
    May10 pages
    96 › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
    Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
    Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:24 pages
    00-03-10-002F2 3 4
    Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
    531703A15 pages
    May10 pages
    96 › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
    Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
    Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing › Aluminum Wheels - Refinishing2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Service and Repair › Hub & Bearing Assembly2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest: › 01-03-10-009A2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener: › 01-03-10-009A2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener: › 99-03-10-1032
- Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service and Repair
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections