# \#century **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/century/2689.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car Bearing Growling At Me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bearing-growling-at-me/206390)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-bearing-growling-at-me/206390 "2026-10-13T00:29:41Z")
My 2000 Buick Century has a bearing growl in synch with the wheel rpm’s. I have uploaded an audio file of this, might anyone be able to identify it’s most likely cause? The growl is more distinct as I slowed down driving… --- ## [No Activity In My Oxygen Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-activity-in-my-oxygen-sensor/206087)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-activity-in-my-oxygen-sensor/206087 "2026-08-27T00:33:58Z")
My 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L gave me a code 140. It was recently replaced with an exhaust system replacement and that’s when I got the 140 code. The old sensor had given me a code indicating a problem in the sensor heater… --- ## [Where Is Bank 1, Sensor 2 O2 Sensor on 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-bank-1-sensor-2-o2-sensor-on-2000-buick-century-3-1-l-engine/205672)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-bank-1-sensor-2-o2-sensor-on-2000-buick-century-3-1-l-engine/205672 "2026-05-15T15:11:22Z")
I have the trouble code titled Bank 1 Sensor 2 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction. Can someone tell me what this means, where this O2 sensor is in my car, and what has to be done? It doesn’t sound like the trouble is i… --- ## [Radiator Hose Vandalized?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-vandalized/200603)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-hose-vandalized/200603 "2025-06-13T02:51:49Z")
Does this upper radiator hose look like it has been vandalised with a knife or ruptured on it’s own? Its old but not not ancient, I put it in 9 years ago. But ive only seen leaks from pinholes or torn ends under worm gea… --- ## [Serious A/C Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serious-a-c-leak/190135)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serious-a-c-leak/190135 "2025-05-26T20:55:18Z")
Last year my a/c in my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 liter was ok but this year the pressure was so low that the compressor clutch wouldn’t engage. I put 2-1/2 12 oz.cans of R134a with leak stopper in it, hoping it would impr… --- ## [Warped Rotors and Wheel Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-and-wheel-bearings/200307)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-and-wheel-bearings/200307 "2025-05-17T11:14:32Z")
For the last three months, I’ve had a front-end shimmy when applying the brakes. It usually happens at highway speed. I suspect it’s a warped rotor. I jacked up the car, checked the front wheels and neither one of them h… --- ## [Cataclean Additive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cataclean-additive/199997)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cataclean-additive/199997 "2025-04-26T21:33:21Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Century with a 3.1L V6. I recently retrieved a code P0420 which indicates the catalytic converter is operating below its efficiency threshold. I’m considering using a gasoline additive called Cataclea… --- ## ['94 buick century crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-buick-century-crank-no-start/199170)
**Author:** [@Skylar-Rohaley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skylar-Rohaley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-buick-century-crank-no-start/199170 "2025-02-17T05:29:28Z")
I have a 1994 buick century that started to sputter really bad on a half hour trip away. It felt as if one of the coil packs went bad, and was running on 4/6 cyl. All of a sudden, it sputtered out and died. Tried to thro… --- ## [OBD Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-issues/199057)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-issues/199057 "2025-02-10T03:15:05Z")
My 2005 Buick Century failed a NJ state emission test. The inspection report says “This vehicle has failed the emissions inspection due to a communication problem with the On-Board Diagnostic system. To continue with the… --- ## [Wipers Won't Retract Under Hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-wont-retract-under-hood/197605)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-wont-retract-under-hood/197605 "2024-11-04T23:36:07Z")
The windshield wipers of my 2000 Buick Century will not retract under the hood anymore since today, when I turn the wipers off. Unlike some wiper parking problems, mine do not stop in the top position, they stop in the l… --- ## [Buick century high blowers wont turn off, not the relay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-high-blowers-wont-turn-off-not-the-relay/195929)
**Author:** [@amclean1917\_191062](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amclean1917_191062)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-high-blowers-wont-turn-off-not-the-relay/195929 "2024-08-24T21:37:38Z")
1997 buick century. recently, my ac high blowers stopped being able to turn off. with the car running, i could turn it up and down, but when i turned it off, it would turn on the high blowers. i managed to identify the … --- ## [Stuck Thermostat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-thermostat/195338)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-thermostat/195338 "2024-07-14T20:43:17Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Century with a 3.1L engine. Here’s my problem: The engine takes too long to warm up in cold winter weather. It runs too hot in the summer. The radiator fans are working at both high and low speeds. Is… --- ## [Buick Century Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213 "2024-01-22T23:16:51Z")
I’ve got a ‘98 Buick Century with 142,000 miles. This is the 3100 v6 engine. I’ve had minor coolant leaks for the last couple years, managed with topping off now and then. Recently replaced the radiator, only to then di… --- ## [Buick Century Key Chime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-key-chime/191344)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-key-chime/191344 "2023-06-29T06:16:21Z")
1998 Buick Century. Recently had my car broken into and the ignition cylinder tampered with (assuming attempted stolen). I replaced the door lock cylinders (driver side was tampered with), and replaced the ignition loc… --- ## [Oil Pan Removal 2000 Buick Century 3.1Liter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-removal-2000-buick-century-3-1liter/187956)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-removal-2000-buick-century-3-1liter/187956 "2022-12-17T21:28:42Z")
What all must be done to do this job? --- ## [1995 Buick Century - Overheating, ECT and Fan Issues (very confused)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-overheating-ect-and-fan-issues-very-confused/186797)
**Author:** [@valina1106\_182572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valina1106_182572)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-overheating-ect-and-fan-issues-very-confused/186797 "2022-10-10T15:40:09Z")
Hey guys. I have a 1995 Buick Century V6 3.1L 150k miles. Lately I’ve noticed my temperature gauge needle has been creeping way above the halfway-point, and the fans won’t come on to mitigate the problem. I’m worried it… --- ## [3.1GM Engine goes "Chug...Chug...Chug" at idle &makes engine leap up and down a bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-1gm-engine-goes-chug-chug-chug-at-idle-makes-engine-leap-up-and-down-a-bit/186202)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-1gm-engine-goes-chug-chug-chug-at-idle-makes-engine-leap-up-and-down-a-bit/186202 "2022-09-11T23:42:21Z")
I had described this problem in another post concerning removing the gas tank to check out the evap cannister and solenoid valves due to this chugging issue. But it really needs to be in a post directly concerned with my… --- ## [2000 Buick Century Ltd. 3.1 liter Fuel Tank Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-ltd-3-1-liter-fuel-tank-removal/185197)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-ltd-3-1-liter-fuel-tank-removal/185197 "2022-08-28T19:00:25Z")
I want to replace my charcoal cannister. My D.I.Y. repair manual which includes my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 liter says that for my car it is next to the gas tank, which would be easily accessible. It is not next to the gas… --- ## [Sensor Cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor-cleaning/185801)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor-cleaning/185801 "2022-08-16T01:03:11Z")
The next time I replace the air filter in my Buick Century (3.1L engine) I want to clean the MAF sensor with MAF cleaner. Along the air intake duct, between the MAF sensor and the throttle body is an air temperature sens… --- ## [1998 Buick AC Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-ac-repair/185704)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-ac-repair/185704 "2022-08-09T16:08:02Z")
I have a 1998 Buick Century, 130k miles. Owned the car a little over 6 years now, hoping to hold onto it until it dies. For the past 2 or 3 years, I have had a steady ac refrigerant leak. At first, I would need to recha… --- ## [Engine On A Roll](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-on-a-roll/185004)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-on-a-roll/185004 "2022-07-03T00:48:49Z")
In the days of carburetors, if the engine was running rich, it would roll instead of run smooth. Thats what my 2000 Buick Century 3.1l is doing lately. I have no trouble codes displayed. The intake portion of the engine… --- ## [Crankshaft position sensor, where are you?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-where-are-you/184741)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-where-are-you/184741 "2022-06-21T09:46:19Z")
I want to replace the crankshaft position sensor on my 2000 Buick Century Limited 3.1 L.For quick help, I watched a few youtube videos but there were different types of sensors used there. One had an arc shape with screw… --- ## [Power windows intermittently stop working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-intermittently-stop-working/184274)
**Author:** [@Kannd86\_143215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kannd86_143215)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-intermittently-stop-working/184274 "2022-05-24T16:35:22Z")
I have a 2001 Buick Century and over the past few months, the windows have stopped working for short periods of time. Today, for example, I turned on the car, lowered three of the windows a few inches, drove for a few m… --- ## [Buick Century 1998 - keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-1998-keep/183425)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-1998-keep/183425 "2022-04-30T17:01:42Z")
I have a 1998 Buick Century with 127,000miles on it. I have owned this car for about 5.5years and it has been very reliable and smooth for daily commuter and occasional weekend trips. The car has various minor issues wi… --- ## [Prolonging the life of my Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolonging-the-life-of-my-buick-century/137073)
**Author:** [@AdamLaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdamLaw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolonging-the-life-of-my-buick-century/137073 "2022-04-29T15:03:43Z")
I recently bought a 1999 Buick Century for $1500, thinking I’d drive it for a short while until something better comes along. However I’ve really gotten attached to it and want to keep it running as long as feasible. W… --- ## [I Want To Connect With A Headlight Assembly Connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-connect-with-a-headlight-assembly-connector/183834)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-connect-with-a-headlight-assembly-connector/183834 "2022-04-27T02:59:47Z")
The headlight assembly gang connector for the left side headlight assembly of my 2000 Buick Century Custom has a bad connecting female pin socket so I want to replace it. A couple years ago I saw one at an aftermarket au… --- ## [MAF Sensor Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-symptoms/183754)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-symptoms/183754 "2022-04-23T15:40:34Z")
Twice during the last two weeks, my 2005 Buick century abruptly stopped running while at cruising speed. I was able to restart it with no problem. My mechanic retrieved a troubleshooting code P0102, Mass or Volume Air Fl… --- ## [I'm Wondering If This Plug Is Off Location, or Unused](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-wondering-if-this-plug-is-off-location-or-unused/183394)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-wondering-if-this-plug-is-off-location-or-unused/183394 "2022-04-08T01:21:06Z")
My 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L Custom has an unattached watertight type 2 lead plug between the alternator and the ignition coil pack. It does not go into this alternator, plus there is already another plug connected to … --- ## [Buick Fuel Capacity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-fuel-capacity/183427)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-fuel-capacity/183427 "2022-04-06T01:57:43Z")
Random question… I have a 1998 buick century. The manual, everything I’ve seen online, etc all say the fuel tank capacity is 17 gallons. I have never put more than maybe 14.5gal in the tank. And when I have it has reall… --- ## [Is There A Tool For This CV Spider Needle Bearing Retaining Ring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-tool-for-this-cv-spider-needle-bearing-retaining-ring/183162)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-tool-for-this-cv-spider-needle-bearing-retaining-ring/183162 "2022-03-26T06:06:35Z")
I had a CV joint inner boot large seal clamp loosen and a lot of grease was lost past the clamp.I want to remove the grease that’s left and clean the whole inner cv joint and regrease it.I have watched several youtube vi… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/century/2689.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=century)