BUICK Century

Third Generation (1982-1996) / 1996 / Sedan

North America (primary), select global markets including CanadaAbdeckung: expanded

Year and trim selector

Choose the exact year and trim to see engine, oil and service details.

1 verified variants

1996 BUICK Century L46/L67 (GN)

GN / L46, L67 / 1996 Buick Century offered with two main V6 engines: a 3.1L V6 (L46) and a 3.8L V6 supercharged (L67) in the performance-oriented versions. The L46 engine uses sequential fuel injection, while the L67 includes a Roots-type supercharger with upgraded components.

GoldOpen details

Öltyp: SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting API service standardsÖlmenge: Approx. 5.3 quarts (5.0 liters) including filter (service-fill with filter change)Related: L46, L67, 4T60-E

Motorcodes nach Jahr

Jahr	Variante	Motorcodes	Hubraum	Kraftstoffsystem
1996	technical-profile	L46, L67	3.1L (3100 cc) and 3.8L (3800 cc)	Multi-port Fuel Injection

Ölmenge nach Motor

Jahr	Motorcodes	Öltyp	Ölmenge	Flüssigkeit
1996	L46, L67	SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting API service standards	Approx. 5.3 quarts (5.0 liters) including filter (service-fill with filter change)	Dexron III automatic transmission fluid

Technische Daten

Motoren: L46, L67
Getriebe: Not available in 1996 Century North America, 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (4T60-E), Dexron III automatic transmission fluid
Reifengrößen: P195/70R14, P205/65R15
Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package

Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten

Motoröl: SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting API service standards
Getriebeöl: Dexron III automatic transmission fluid
Kühlmittel: Approx. 11 quarts (10.4 liters)
Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid

Bekannte Probleme

Intake manifold leaks on 3.1L
Supercharger belt wear on 3.8L L67
Timing belt aging concerns

OBD-Zugang

OBD-Port: Driver side lower dashboard area on most OBD-II vehicles; verify by market and generation.
Sicherungskasten: Verify by VIN, market and production date.

Häufige Codes

Kompatible Werkzeuge

OBD2 scanner with live data
VIN-based service information
Digital multimeter
Basic inspection tools

Data quality and verification note

1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual and Service Manual excerpts
Automotive technical databases and factory repair guides (North America focus)

Wie Sie den Motorcode prüfen

Start with the VIN, registration data or manufacturer service information when exact engine identity matters.
Under-hood labels, emissions labels and service history can confirm the engine family and market equipment.
A scanner with live data can confirm ECU information and connect the vehicle profile to related OBD2 codes.

Häufige Fragen

What engine codes does the BUICK Century use? The BUICK Century profiles currently show these main engine codes: L46, L67. Choose the exact year and trim to confirm the engine.
What oil does the BUICK Century use? BUICK Century oil specification varies by engine and market. This guide lists: L46, L67: SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting API service standards.
What are common BUICK Century problems? Common checks highlighted for BUICK Century: Intake manifold leaks on 3.1L, Supercharger belt wear on 3.8L L67, Timing belt aging concerns. If an OBD2 code is present, open the related code guide.

Jahr

Variante

Motorcodes

Hubraum

Kraftstoffsystem

1996

technical-profile

L46, L67

3.1L (3100 cc) and 3.8L (3800 cc)

Multi-port Fuel Injection

Jahr

Motorcodes

Öltyp

Ölmenge

Flüssigkeit

1996

L46, L67

SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting API service standards

Approx. 5.3 quarts (5.0 liters) including filter (service-fill with filter change)

Dexron III automatic transmission fluid

Technische Daten

Motoren: L46, L67

Getriebe: Not available in 1996 Century North America, 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (4T60-E), Dexron III automatic transmission fluid

Reifengrößen: P195/70R14, P205/65R15

Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package

Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package

Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package

Wie Sie den Motorcode prüfen

Start with the VIN, registration data or manufacturer service information when exact engine identity matters.

Under-hood labels, emissions labels and service history can confirm the engine family and market equipment.

A scanner with live data can confirm ECU information and connect the vehicle profile to related OBD2 codes.

Häufige Fragen

What engine codes does the BUICK Century use? The BUICK Century profiles currently show these main engine codes: L46, L67. Choose the exact year and trim to confirm the engine.

What oil does the BUICK Century use? BUICK Century oil specification varies by engine and market. This guide lists: L46, L67: SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting API service standards.

What are common BUICK Century problems? Common checks highlighted for BUICK Century: Intake manifold leaks on 3.1L, Supercharger belt wear on 3.8L L67, Timing belt aging concerns. If an OBD2 code is present, open the related code guide.

BUICK Century

Year and trim selector

1996 BUICK Century L46/L67 (GN)

Motorcodes nach Jahr

Ölmenge nach Motor

Technische Daten

Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten

Bekannte Probleme

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BUICK Century

Year and trim selector

1996 BUICK Century L46/L67 (GN)

Motorcodes nach Jahr

Ölmenge nach Motor

Technische Daten

Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten

Bekannte Probleme