parking brake BUICK REGAL 1995 User Guide

Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule
to determine when to change
your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Buick dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure
to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get
a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F (82°C
to
93 ” C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24
km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (IOOC), you may have
to drive longer.
To check the fluid level
0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds
in each range. Then, position the shift
lever
in PARK (P).
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or e JerT
3 months, whichever occurs first).
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- 7-7
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12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
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SERVICED BY:
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-8
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18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE
L
SERVICED BY I
1 L
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
1 I I
7-9
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24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BEI
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
Service. T
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I
1
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Evlzission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
7-12
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39,000 Miles (65 000 km,
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
42,000 Miles (70 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An. Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
OCCUTS first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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7-13
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control, Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if
necessary. An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage (or every
6 months, whichever
occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Maintenance Schedule I
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Elnission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, underbody contact points
and
linkage (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).
Cl R.otate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
7
SERVICED BY
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
U Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernissiosz Control Service.
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H-3-i
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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