oil viscosity BUICK REGAL 1994 Owners Manual

What Kind of Oil to Use
Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the proper quality for
your vehicle will be identified with this new “starburst”
symbol. The “starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has
been certified by the American Petroleum Institute
(API), and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine.
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You should look for
this on the front of the
oil container, and use
only oils that display
this new symbol.
You should also use the
proper viscosity oil for
your vehicle, as shown
in the following chart:
If your vehicle has the
3.8L engine, as shown in the chart,
SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can
use
SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60°F
(16°C) before your next oil change. When it’s very cold,
you should use
SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity,
or thickness. Do not use other
viscosity oils, such as
SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 2OW-50.
RECOMMENDED SA€ VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
COLD
WEATHER
iOOK FOR
ONE OF THESE
LABELS
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C).
ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED DO NOT USE SAE 1W-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
r
COLD
WEATHER
LOOK FOR
ONE OF THESE
LABELS
SAE 1OW-30
r
f-30 RED
IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30
GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30
GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES
ABOVE 40 DEGREES
F (4 DEGREES C).
ANY OTHER GRAOE OIL NOT RECOMMENOEO DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR
If your vehicle has the 3.1 L engine, as shown in the
chart, SAE
5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However,
you can use SAE
low-30 if it’s going to be 0°F
(- 18 “C) or above. These numbers on an oil container
show its viscosity, or thickness.
Do not use other
viscosity
oils, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50.
If you cannot find oils with the new “starburst” symbol
on the front of
the container, you should look for and
use oils containing the following three things:
0
0
0
0
SH or SG
“SH” or “SG” must be on the oil container, either by
itself or combined with other quality designations,
such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” “SG/CD” etc.
These letters show American Petroleum Institute
(API) levels of quality.
SAE
low-30 (3.8L Engine)
SAE 5W-30 (3.1L Engine)
Energy Conserving I1
Oils with these words
on the container will help you
save fuel.
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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 D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
pai-t number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
-
-
-
Engine Coolant
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or
equivalent for
API service SH or SG
Energy Conserving
I1 oils of the proper
viscosity. The
“SH’ or “SG’ designation
may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH,SG,CD,” or “SG/CD” etc. To
determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil”
in the
Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality ethylene
glycol base antifreeze (GM Part
No.
1052753 or equivalent) conforming to
GM Specification 1825M
or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM
Specification
1825M.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052535 or equivalent)
DOT-3 brake fluid.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052884 or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111
or DEXRON@-IIE
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate
with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120)
synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Engine oil.
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