1996 BUICK REGAL belt

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
c] Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.?
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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1. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 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 pr.oper
caliper service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
60,000 Miles (100 000 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).
i
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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Cassette Deck Service Automatic Transaxle Check
Clean
cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems’’ in the Index
for further details.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.) Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed.
See
“Automatic Transaxle”
in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the
body doors, hood, rear compartment, glove box door,
console door and any folding seat hardware. Part
D tells
you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed
to a corrosive environment.
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Ignition Positions .............................. 2. 1 o
Illuminated Entry ............................... 2-34
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-35
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-36
Inspections
.................................... 7-39
Brakesystem
................................ 7-39
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-39
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-39
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-39
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-39
Steering
.................................... 7-39
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-39
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-43
Cleaning
.................................... 6-45
Cluster
..................................... 2-44
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
................ 2-33
Instrument Panel. Fuse Block
..................... 6-53
InteriorLamps
................................. 2-33
Suspension
.................................. 7-39
.................................... J ack,
Tire 5-23
Jump Starting
................ i .................. 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-36
Key Reminder Warning
.......................... 2- 10
Keys .......................................... 2-1
Labels
....................................... 4-27
Certification
................................. 4-27
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-5 1
.Tir e-Loading Information ....................... 4-27
Vehicle Identification Number
.................... 6-5 1
Lamps ........................................ 2-32
Courtesy
.................................... 2-33
Interior
..................................... 2-33
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-21
Lighter
........................................ 2-40
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-19, 2-47
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2-49, 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-48
Charging System
............................. 2-47
Cruise
...................................... 2-56
Engine Coolant Temperature Light
............... 2-50
Interior
..................................... 2-33
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2-51, 6-23
LowFuel
.................................... 2-57
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2-50,
4-8
OilLevel
................................... 2-55
Oilwarning
................................. 2-54
Safety Belt Reminder
....................... 1-6, 2-46
Security
..................................... 2-56
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-52
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-27
Locks
......................................... 2-3
Automatic Door
............................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-36
Door
........................................ 2-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-36
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-3
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-38
Trunk
........................................ 2-7
Window
.................................... 2-25
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Parking AtNight
..................................... 2-7
Brake
...................................... 2-18
BrakeMechanism Check
....................... 7-38
Lots ........................................ 2-8
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-22
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-35
Passing
....................................... 4-11
PASS-Key
II .................................. 2-8
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-39
Power
Antenna
Mast Care ............................ 3-26
Antenna Service
.............................. 7-36
DoorLocks
................................... 2-3
Option Fuses
................................ 6-52
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-37
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-24
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5- 1
Publications, Service and Owner .................... 8-9
Passenger Temperature Control
..................... 3-2
Radiator
..................................... 5- 18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-24
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- I5
Reading Lamps ........................... 2-34. 2-35 Rear
Outside Seat Position
..................... 1.26. 1-29
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-33
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Rearview Mirror. Inside Daymight ................. 2-36
Reclining Front Seatbacks
..................... 1.2. 1-4
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-63
Remote Keyless Entry
................................. 2-4
Trunk Release
................................. 2-7
Replacement. Bulbs
............................. 6-60
Replacement. Parts
.............................. 6-63
Replacement. Wheel
............................ 6-40
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-7
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-50
Child ....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1 -SO
System Check ................................ 7-36
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2- IS
Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-4
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-36
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-26
Window Defogger
............................. 3-6
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Safety Belts ................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Care ....................................... 6-46
Children
.................................... 1-35
Driver Position ............................... I - 1 I
Extender .................................... 1-50
How to Wear Properly .......................... 1 - I 1
Incorrect Usage .................... 1 - 14, 1-48. 1-49
LapBelt
.................................... 1-25
Lap-Shoulder
...................... 1-1 1, 1-26. 1-30
Larger Children
.............................. 1-47
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - IO
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-33
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
....... 1-26? 1-29
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-26
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-6, 2-46
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-50
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1 - 13
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-24
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-7
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-32
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 8-7
Center
Passenger Position
...................... 1-24
... Safety Warnings and Symbols ...................... vl11
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front ........................... 1-2 . 1-4 Seats
Four-Way Manual
............................. 1-2
Manual Front ................................. 1-1
Power ....................................... 1-2
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint ...................... 1-37
Two-way Manual
............................. 1-1
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-17
Security Light
.................................. 2-56
Security System
................................. 2-8
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8-10
Engine
Soon Light ............................ 2-52
Manuals. Ordermg
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-51
Publications. Ordering .......................... 8-9
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick
............ 1-23
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-48
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-14
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-14
IntoPark
.................................... 2-19
Outofpark
.................................. 2-22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1-13
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-26
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-24
Service ........................................ 6-1
Skidding
...................................... 4-12
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