The service and repair manual for the 1982 Buick Century — 2.8L V6 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 4.3L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 3.0L V6 — OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 4 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Century manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 46
- Engine Performance 294
- Accessories & Equipment 488
- General Information 1,740
- Body & Frame 165
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 138
- Brakes 98
- Maintenance 72
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Restraints 14
- Electrical 759
- Steering 380
- Engine Mechanical 325
- Suspension 147
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Century
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap · 82V021000Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. the fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 83V007000Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force s.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Buick has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Century. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Century manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Century?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 4.3L V6 across the Custom Coupe 2-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door, Custom Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1982 Century problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 Century, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1982 Century wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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