fuel filter BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 Owner's Manual

Service........................................................ 354
Accessories and Modications................... 354
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 355
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 355
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 356
Fuel............................................................. 356
Gasoline Octane........................................ 356
Gasoline Specications.............................. 356
California Fuel........................................... 357
Additives................................................... 357
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 358
Filling the Tank......................................... 359
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 361
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 362
Hood Release........................................... 363
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 364
Engine Oil................................................. 365
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 368
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 370Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 372
Engine Coolant.......................................... 375
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 378
Engine Overheating................................... 378
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 380
Cooling System......................................... 381
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 387
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 388
Brakes...................................................... 389
Battery...................................................... 393
Jump Starting............................................ 394
Bulb Replacement....................................... 399
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 399
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps............. 399
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps...... 401
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps.................. 402
Replacement Bulbs................................... 404
Windshield Replacement............................ 404
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
351

A. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 466.
B. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 394.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 388.
D. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeRadiator Pressure
Cap on page 378.
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. SeePower
Steering Fluid on page 387.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 365.
G. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 365.
H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transaxle Fluid on page 372.
I. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 389.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 370.
K. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. SeeCooling
System on page 381.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time
you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 364
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several
minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you
do not do this, the oil dipstick might not
show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper
towel or cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
365

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 485for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more
information.
Automatic Transaxle (Pan Removal and Replacement) 7.4 qt 7.0 L
Cooling System 11.3 qt 10.7 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.0 qt 3.8 L
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal 68.1 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 ft lb
140Y
Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
3.5L V6 L Automatic 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
469

Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated
miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 370.•••
Change automatic transaxle uid and
lter (severe service).See footnote (h).•••
Change automatic transaxle uid and
lter (normal service).•
Replace spark plugs and inspect spark
plug wires.An Emission Control Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (m).•
478

A
Accessories and Modications..................... 354
Accessory Inator........................................ 425
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 199
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle..................................................... 103
Additives, Fuel............................................ 357
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 462
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 370
Air Conditioning.........................200, 203, 206
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 217
Readiness Light....................................... 215
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 503
Airbag System............................................... 88
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 103
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 96
Passenger Sensing System....................... 98
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.... 102
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 95
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 96
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 93
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 91Airbag System (cont.)
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 299
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 299
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 307
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 220
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 457
Care of Safety Belts................................ 455
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 459
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 456
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 451
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 453
Finish Care.............................................. 456
Finish Damage......................................... 459
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 454
Leather.................................................... 454
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 458
Tires........................................................ 458
Underbody Maintenance........................... 459
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 460
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 455
Weatherstrips........................................... 455
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 457
513

F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 370
Finish Damage............................................ 459
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 299
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 176
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 179
Flat Tire...................................................... 427
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 428
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 444
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 372
Power Steering........................................ 387
Windshield Washer.................................. 388
Fog Lamps.................................................. 187
Front Armrest Storage Area......................... 160
Front Console Storage Area........................ 160
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 191
Fuel............................................................ 356
Additives.................................................. 357
California Fuel.......................................... 357
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 361
Filling Your Tank...................................... 359
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 358Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 225
Gasoline Octane...................................... 356
Gasoline Specications............................ 356
Low Warning Message............................. 232
Fuses
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 463
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 463
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 466
Windshield Wiper..................................... 462
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 221
Fuel......................................................... 225
Speedometer........................................... 213
Tachometer.............................................. 214
Garage Door Opener..........................147, 148
Gas, Check Cap Message........................... 231
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 356
Specications........................................... 356
Glove Box................................................... 158
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 497
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