The service and repair manual for the 1987 Buick Century — 2.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 8 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Custom Wagon 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 32 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Century manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 1,876
- Accessories & Equipment 315
- General Information 1,528
- Body & Frame 128
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 186
- Brakes 76
- Maintenance 53
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 127
- Electrical 172
- Suspension 94
- Engine Mechanical 324
- Transmission 315
- Front Bracket Bolts 41
- Mounting Nuts 21
- Electric Pump-to-Bracket Bolts 72
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Century
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 06E043000This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. i.
Owners have filed 32 complaints and Buick has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Century. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Century manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Century?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Custom Wagon 4-Door, Custom Coupe 2-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door, Custom Sedan 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1987 Century problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Century, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 1987 Century wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 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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