2016 BUICK LACROSSE oil dipstick

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0239.
2. Engine Cover.
3. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling
System 0242.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0236.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil0236.
6. High Voltage Cable (Orange Color). 7. Transmission Fluid Cap. See
Automatic Transmission
Fluid 0239.
8. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0249.
9. Battery (Under Cover). See Battery - North America 0250. 10. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0243.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0259.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0247.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0239.
2. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid
(2.4L L4 Engine and 3.6L
V6 Engine with FWD) 0247 or
Power Steering Fluid (3.6L
V6 Engine with AWD) 0247.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0236.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0236. 5. Engine Cover.
6. Transmission Fluid Cap and
Dipstick. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid 0239.
7. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0249.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0243. 9. Battery Cover. See
Battery -
North America 0250.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0259.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0247.

Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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236 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0239.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0236.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0236.
4. Engine Cover.
5. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid 0239.
6. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0249.
7. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0243.
8. Battery Cover. See Battery -
North America 0250.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0259.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0247.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0238.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 231 for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all
the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and
check the level.

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When to Add Engine Oil
2.4L L4 Engine
3.6L V6 Engine
If the oil is below the cross-hatched
area at the tip of the dipstick, add
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil
and then recheck the level. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section for an explanation of
what kind of oil to use. For engine
oil crankcase capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications 0327.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil
levels above or below the
acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful
to the engine. If you find that you
have an oil level above the
operating range, i.e., the engine
has so much oil that the oil level
gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper
operating range, the engine could
be damaged. You should drain
out the excess oil or limit driving
of the vehicle and seek a service
professional to remove the
excess amount of oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 231 for the location of the engine
oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0323.
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
meet the dexos1™ specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked
with the dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.