1999 BUICK REGAL power steering fluid

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
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-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
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-12 3800 Supercharged (Code 1)
V6 Engine (If Equipped)
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-19 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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-21 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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-25 Engine Coolant
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-29 Power Steering Fluid
6
-30 Windshield Washer Fluid
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-31 Brakes
6
-35 Battery
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-36 Bulb Replacement
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-45 Tires6
-55 Appearance Care
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-56 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-58 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
6
-59 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield
and Wiper Blades
6
-59 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-61 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels (If Equipped)
6
-61 Cleaning Tires
6
-63 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-64 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-65 Electrical System
6
-70 Replacement Bulbs
6
-71 Capacities and Specifications
6
-72 Air Conditioning Refrigerants
6
-73 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
6
-73 Vehicle Dimensions
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When you open the hood on the 3800 (Code K) V6 Engine, you'll see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
B. Battery
C. Radiator Fill Cap
D. Remote Positive (+) Battery TerminalE. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Oil Dipstick
H. Engine Oil Fill CapI. Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Dipstick
J. Brake Fluid Reservoir
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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When you open the hood of the 3800 (Code 1) V6 Supercharged Engine, you'll see:
A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
B. Battery
C. Radiator Fill Cap
D. Remote Positive (+) Battery TerminalE. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
G. Engine Oil Dipstick
H. Engine Oil Fill CapI. Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Dipstick
J. Brake Fluid Reservoir
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
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Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
3800 or 3800 Supercharged Engine
When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be
at the HOT mark. If the fluid is at the ADD mark, you
should add fluid.
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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 dealer.
USAGE
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine OilEngine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines ªStarburstº
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle's engine, see
ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only GM
Goodwrench

DEX-COOL
or
Havoline
DEX-COOL

Coolant. See ªEngine Coolantº in
the Index.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 Brake Fluid).
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
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Section 9 Index
A
ccessory Power Receptacle 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6-3 . . . . . .
Air Bag
How Does it Restrain 1
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it Works 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readiness Light 1-22, 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Makes it Inflate 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Will You See After it Inflates 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Should it Inflate 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning 3-3, 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm, Instant 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning 6-61 . . . . . . .
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player
with Automatic Tone Control 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic
Tone Control 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna
Backglass 3
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diversity 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti
-Lock
Brake System Warning Light 2-63, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft, Radio 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care Materials 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arbitration Program 8-3, 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Astroroof 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control 3-20 . . . . . . .
Audio Equipment, Adding 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems, Tips 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-Down Window 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic
Headlamp Control 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive (
)2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Operation 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror 2-49 . .
Auxiliary Power Connection 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lockout Protection Feature 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Automatic Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-Door Child Security 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss of Control 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low
Coolant Warning Light 2
-66, 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Light 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Light 2-71, 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Light 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Light 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid Warning Light 2-39, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low-Beam Headlamps 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magnetic Variable Effort Steering4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-73 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1, 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it's Organized 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule, Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 7
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Vehicle and the Environment 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance, Underbody 6
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual
Door Locks 2
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview 2-49 . . . . .
Convex Outside 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Outside Foldaway 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMT 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multifunction Lever 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net, Trunk Convenience 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neutral, Automatic Transaxle 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night Vision 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer, Trip 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offices, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Road Recovery 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil, Engine 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Warning Light 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OnStar
2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive (
), Automatic 2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overheating Engine 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications, Ordering 8-10, 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paint Spotting, Chemical 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park
Automatic Transaxle 2
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Into 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Out of 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
At Night 2
-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Mechanism Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lots 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over Things That Burn 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PASS-Key
II 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Shift Light 2-26, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Shifting 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Perimeter Lighting 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Auxiliary Connection 2
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option Fuses 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Mirrors 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat (Six-Way) 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering 4
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8-10, 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner, Ordering in Canada 8-10 . .
Radiator, Adding Coolant 5-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainy Weather Tips 4-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps, Rearview Mirror 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Door Child Security Locks 2
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Pass-Through Trunk 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Pass-Through Trunk Cushion Cupholders 2-51 . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-47, 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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