1994 BUICK REGAL maintenance

Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents,
road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can
damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode
quickly and may develop
into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody
with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
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Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
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ESCRIPTION
Silicone Grease
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code L (L27) 3.8L V-6 SF1
Belt Tensions -
Automatically controlled by an idler pulley.
Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Cooling System Capacity -
11.1 quartsl10.5 liters
Crankcase Capacity -
Oil change without filter change -
4 quarts/3.8 liters
Oil change with filter change -
4.5 quarts/4.25 liters
*Air Conditioning Capacity -
R134A 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kilograms)
Fuel Tank Capacity -
16.5 gallons/62.7 liters
Transaxle -
Automatic Overdrive - Drain & Refi 11 -
6 quarts/5.7 liters
Maintenance Item Part Numbers -
Air Filter - A925C
Fuel Filter
- GF579
Oil Filter
- PF47
PCV Valve
- CV892C
Radiator Cap
- RC27
Spark Plug
- 4 1-60 1, GAP 0.060”
* Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure ask your Buick dealer. For additional
information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet.
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code M (LS2) 3.1L V-6 MFI
Belt Tensions -
Automatically controlled by an idler pulley.
Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Cooling System Capacity -
11.8 quartsll0.7 liters
Crankcase Capacity -
Oil change w/o filter change -
4 quarts/3.8 liters
Oil change with filter change
-
4.5 quarts/4.25 liters
*Air Conditioning Capacity -
R134A - 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kilograms)
Fuel Tank Capacity -
16.5 gallons/62.7 liters
Transaxle -
Automatic Overdrive - Drain & Refill -
6 quarts/5.7 liters
Maintenance Item Part Numbers -
Air Filter - A 1 129C
Fuel Filter - GF48 1
Oil Filter - PF5 1
PCV Valve - CV892C
Radiator Cap
- RC27
Spark Plug
- R44LTS, GAP 0.045”
* Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If you’re not sure ask your Buick dealer. For additional
information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet.
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Part 7 Maintenance Schedule
This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick . Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety.
dependability and emission control performance
.
Part 7 includes:
Introduction ......................................... ......... ................ 264
A Word About Maintenance ..................................................... 264
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................................................ 265
How This Part is Organized ..................................................... 265
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
............................................. 266
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
............................................... 266
Selecting the Right Schedule
.................................................... 267
Schedule1
................................................................... 268
Schedule11
.................................................................. 270
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services ..................................... 272
Section
B: Owner Checks and Services ................................................. 274
AtEachFuelFill .............................................................. 274
At Least Once
a Month ......................................................... 275
AtLeastOnceaYear .......................................................... 275
Section
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ............................................ 277
Section D:Recommendgd Fluids
and Lubricants .......................................... 279
Section E: Maintenance Record ....................................................... 281
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
Protection
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See
your Buick dealer for details.
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle
in good working condition. But we don’t know
exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you
may drive
it to work, to do errands or in many other
ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you will
find
in the schedules in this part. So please read this part
and note how you drive. If you have any questions on
how-to keep your vehicle
in good condition, see your
Buick dealer, the place many
GM owners choose to
have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be
relied upon to use proper parts and practices.
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle
in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal
of important components can sigHificantly
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or
even the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect
our environment, and
to help keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
How This Part is Organized
The remainder of this part is divided into five sections:
“Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have
the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer’s service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs. If you
are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service
information
GM publishes. You will find a list of
publications and how to get them in this manual. See
“Service Publications”
in the Index.
“Section B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel.
It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your
vehicle
in good condition.
“Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service
department or another qualified service center should perform.
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“Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products
GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have
it done.
“Section
E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write
it down in this section. This will help you
determine
when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition,
it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you the maintenance services you
should have done and when you should schedule them.
Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy with it. If you
go to your dealer for your
service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and
supported service people
will perform the work using
genuine
GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
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carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You
will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel”
in
the Index.
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