maintenance schedule BUICK REGAL 1994 User Guide

“Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” lists
some products
GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether you do the work
yourself or have
it done.
“Section
E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be
sure to write
it down in this section. This will help you
determine
when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition,
it is a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you the maintenance services you
should have done and when you should schedule them.
Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy with it. If you
go to your dealer for your
service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and
supported service people
will perform the work using
genuine
GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
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carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You
will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle”
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel”
in
the Index.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
0 When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
0 When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
0 Towing a trailer."? '
0 When operating in dusty areas.
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Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
1. Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Change"
2. Chassis Lubrication
3. Tire & Wheel Inspection &
Rotation
4. Engine Accessory Drive
Belt(s) Inspection*
5. Cooling System Service*
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TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
Schedules
I and 11)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
Months, Whichever
15 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 12 9 6 3
Occurs First
MILES (000)
KILOMETERS (000)
45 50
a
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a
The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles (80 000 km) should be performed after 48 000 miles at the
same intervals.
* An Emission Control Service.
i‘ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the enlission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors. however, urges that $11 recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated i\
ntervals and the
maintenance be recorded in “Section E:Maintenance Record”.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1
I Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. I
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
Schedules
I and IIj
Item No.
1. Engine Oil Change*
Oil Filter Change*
2. Chassis Lubrication ,_ . .
I 3. Tire & Wheel Inspection & Rotation
I MILES /OOO)
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or ,Months, Whichever
I Occurs First
12.5
Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. a
~ At first and then every other oil change a
1 Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. 0
I
At 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) and then every
15 000 mi. (25 000 km) or as necessary
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
5. Cooling System Service* Every 30
000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 mos.
KILOMETERS (000)
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I TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules I and 11)
Item No.
6. Transaxle Service
7. Spark Plug Replacement*
8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*?
9. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
10. Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*?
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever
Occurs First
I MILES (000) ~I I
KILOMETERS (000)
37.5 SO 62.5
See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and I1 1.1
I I I 1.1 I
Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km)
I I I 1.1 I
The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the
same intervals.
* An Emission Control Service.
-1- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior to the completion
of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however. urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded in "Section E:Maintenance Record".
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Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule
I and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in
Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All
parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and
code, see “Engine Identification”
in the Index.
1.
Engine Oil and Filter Change* -- Always use SH or
SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. The
“SH” or “SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH, SG,
CD,” “SG/CD” etc.
To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-30-
or SAE 10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
2. Chassis Lubrication -- Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. If your vehicle is
equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the
suspension and steering linkage. 3.
4.
5.
Tire
and Wheel Rotation and Inspection -- For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions
in this manual. See “Tires,
Inspection
& Rotation” in the Index. Check the tires
for uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or
premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check
for damaged wheels also.
Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection -- Inspect
the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and proper tension.
Replace as needed. (Belts can have small cracks
in
individual ribs without affecting performance).
Cooling System Service* -- Drain, flush and refill
the system
with new or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification
1825M. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture as specified. See
“Coolant”
in the Index. This provides proper freeze
protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked, swollen
or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose clamps.
Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning
condenser. Wash the pressure cap and neck.
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Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in
the columns indicated. When completing the
Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the
Schedule
I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts
which correspond
to the maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is
a convenient place to store
them.
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Identification Label. Service Parts .................. 253
Identification Number. Vehicle (VIN)
................ 253
Idling Your Engine
................................ 91
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 112
Infant Restraint
................................... 52
Inflation. Tire
................................... 237
Instrument Panel
................................ 1 1 1
Jack. Tire ..................................... 196
Jump Starting ................................... 173
Keyless Entry System. Remote
..................... 74
Key ............................................ 70
Ignition Positions
.............................. 80
PASS Security System .......................... 78
Label. Service Parts Identification
.................. 253
Lane Change Indicator ............................. 94
LapBelt ........................................ 40
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Front
........................................ 27
Rear
...................................... 41. 44
Leather Cleaning ................................ 247
Leaving Your Vehicle
.............................. 89
Lighter. Cigarette ................................ 1 10
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
............................. 35
Courtesy .................................... 105 Daytime Running
............................. 103
Fog
........................................ 103
Headlights
................................... 103
“On” Warning
................................ 103
Operation
.................................... 95
Reading
..................................... 104
Removmg and Replacing Bulbs 231
Wdrning
..................................... 112
Loading Your Vehicle
............................ 234
Locks
.......................................... 71
Long Distance Driving
............................ 157
Loss of Control ................................. 151
Lubricants and Fluids, Recommended
................ 279
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Luggagecarrier ................................. 111
Maintenance
Inspections
.................................. 277
Materials
.................................... 252
Record
...................................... 281
Schedule
.................................... 263
Underbody
.................................. 250
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon)
..... 120
Manualseat ..................................... 14
Master Cylinder. Brake ........................... 228
Mirrors
........................................ 106
Mountain Driving ................................ 159
Net.
Convenience ............................... 108
Neutral Gear Position .............................. 85
New Vehicle Break-In ............................. 79
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Safety Belts .................................... 19
Adults
....................................... 26
Automatic Lap-Shoulder
........................ 27
Canadian Supplement
........................... 26
Care
........................................ 247
Center Passenger Position
........................ 40
Checking ..................................... 67
Children
..................................... 50
Driver Position ................................ 26
Extender
..................................... 67
Lap
......................................... 40
Lap-Shoulder
............................ 27.41. 44
Larger Children
................................ 64
Pregnancy. Use During
.......................... 38
Properly Worn
................................. 26
Questions About
............................... 24
Rear Comfort Guides
........................... 47
Rear Seat Passenger Positions
................. 41. 44
Reminder Light
................................. 25
Replacement
.................................. 68
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 39
Torn
......................................... 68
Twisted
...................................... 33
Why Safety Belts Work
......................... 20
Safety Cautions
.................................. 10
Safety Defects. Reporting ......................... 285
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 266
SeatbackLatches
................................. 18
Seats and Restraint Systems
......................... 13
SecondGearPosition
.............................. 86
Securing a Child Restraint
.................. 53.55.58. 60
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 207
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
..... 120 Service Information
.............................. 208
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 253
Service Publications
.............................. 288
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Buick .............. 38
Sheet Metal Damage
............................. 249
Shifting the Transaxle
............................. 87
Skidding
....................................... 151
Sound Equipment. Adding
..................... 125. 253
Soundsystems
.................................. 125
SpareTire
...................................... 205
Specifications Chart .......................... 26 1. 262
Speech Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 285
Speed Control
.................................... 98
Speedometer
.................................... 111
Stains ......................................... 246
Starting Your Car (Jump Starting)
................... 173
Starting Your Engine
.............................. 80
Steering
....................................... 146
Emergencies
................................. 147
Wheel Radio Controls
.......................... 134
Wheel. Tilt
................................... 93
Stereo Sound Systems
............................ 125
Storage Armrest
................................. 110
Storing Your Car
................................ 230
Stuck.
If Your Car is .............................. 206
Sunroof
........................................ 108
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag) .............. 33
Tachometer
................................... 120
Taillight
Bulb Replacement ........................ 231
Tape Player
..................................... 132
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