1996 BUICK REGAL recommended oil

Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement .............................. 7 quarts (6.7 L)
When draiizilzg/replacil.Ig convertec more,fluid may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.1L(CodeM) ...................................... 11.6quarts(10.93L)
3.8L (Code
K) ....................................... 10.7 quarts (10.1 L)
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning* .................... 2.0 lbs (0.91 kg)
*See “Air Conditioning Refriger~-lnts”l~~tel- in th,is section.
Engine Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change ................................... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)
Wheel Nut Torque .................................... 100 Ib-ft (140 N.m)
Fuel Tank ........................................... 17.1 gallons (64.7 L)
Wiper Blade Lengths
Type ............................................................. Pin
Length
.................................................. 20”(508mm)
Note: All capacities are approximate when adding. Be sure to Jill to the
approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
I IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
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Introduction
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 can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in
good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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This section covers the maintenance required for your
Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
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Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your IWPV vehicle warrunties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick
dealer
for details.
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EShort Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and
the maintenance
be recorded.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166
000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166
000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
rf‘ The US. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that
all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers
for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and
GM Goodwrench@
DEX-COOL
TM or Havoline@
DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze
conforming
to GM Specification
6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose Lubricant,
Superlube
b (GM Part
, No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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Low Coolant Warning Light ................. 2-5 1. 6.23
LowFuelLight
................................ 2- 57
LowOilLevelLight
............................ 2-55
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-40
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-36
Luggagecarrier
................................ 2-39
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ........... 6-63
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-42
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Trip/Highway Definition ................... 7-5
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
................ 7-5. 7-26
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-35
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-39
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-40
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals
.................... 7-4. 7-6
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-49
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-35
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-52
Manual FrontSeat
.................................... 1-1
Mirror ...................................... 2-37
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-37
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-36
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-37
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-36 Manual
..................................... 2-37
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-37
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-37
Visor Vanity
................................. 2-41
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-21
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-26
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-39
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-15
New Vehicle “Break-In”
.......................... 2-9
Nightvision
................................... 4-14
Odometer
.................................... 2-45
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-45
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-10
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-10
Oil Warning Light .............................. 2-54
Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-16
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-35
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- IO
Paint Spotting. Chemical ......................... 6-49
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-14
Shifting
Into ................................. 2-19
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-22
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