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The 2000 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint SystemsThis section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
2-1 Features and ControlsThis section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio SystemsThis section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the RoadHere you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the RoadThis section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance CareHere the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance ScheduleThis section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance InformationThis section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on ªReporting Safety Defectsº on page 8-9.
9-1 IndexHere's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
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-2 Introduction
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-3 How This Section is Organized
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-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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-4 Selecting the Right Schedule
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-7 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7
-20 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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-27 Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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-31 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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-32 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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-34 Part E: Maintenance Record

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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7-10
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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36,000 Miles (60 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
39,000 Miles (65 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
42,000 Miles (70 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Replace filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
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48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90F (32C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid
and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
51,000 Miles (85 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
66,000 Miles (110 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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69,000 Miles (115 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
72,000 Miles (120 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

If Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air filter.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions.
Replace filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
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