2010 BUICK LACROSSE Owner's Manual

Service and Maintenance 10-7
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle's engine,
see
Engine Oil on page 9‑11.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 9‑18.
Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).

10-8 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953518)
or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).

Service and Maintenance 10-9
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your retailer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 55560894 A3128C
Engine Oil Filter
2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G
3.0L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48
3.6L V6 Engine 89017524 PF48
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176
Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 Engine 12620540 41–108
3.0L V6 Engine 12622561 41–109
3.6L V6 Engine 12622561 41–109
Wiper Blades Driver Side –65 cm (25.6 in) 25892079 —
Passenger Side –45 cm (17.7 in) 25892080 —

10-10 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

Service and Maintenance 10-11
Maintenance Record (cont'd)
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

10-12 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Record (cont'd)
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

Technical Data 11-1
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 11-4
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN
is the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
on page 11‑2for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, on the inside of the glove
box, has the following information:
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options and special
equipment
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

11-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.
Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 7.1 L 7.5 qt
3.0L V6 Engine 9.4 L 9.9 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 9.4 L 9.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt
3.0L V6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt
3.6L V6 Engine 5.2 L 5.5 qt