BUICK REGAL 1996 Owners Manual

Fuse
10
11
Description
IGN SW2 -- I/P Fuse Block: PWR
WDO and Circuit Breaker
“D”;
Passenger’s Side Underhood
Electrical Center: TCC and ENG
EMIS Fuses
IGN SW1
-- I/P Fuse Block:
Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS and
Turn Signal Fuses; Passenger’s
Side Underhood Electrical Center:
F/IJN,
ECM IGN and ELEK IGN
Fuses
Fuse
12
13
Relay
14
16
Description
HD LPS -- Circuit Breaker to
Headlamp Switch
ABS
-- ABS Relay
Description
ABS -- Anti-Lock Brake System
HORN
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Bulb Number
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps
Back-up 2-Door Models
......................... 921
4-Door Models
.......................... 921
Center High-Mounted Stop
. Without Luggage Carrier ................. 3 155
Luggage Carrier Mounted
................. 891
Front Parkingmurn Signal
..
. 2-Door Models ...................... 3357NA
4-Door Models
...................... 3 157NA
Headlamp, High-Beam ................... 9005
Headlamp, Low-Beam
.................... 9006
License Plate
...... : ..................... 194
Sidemarker, Front 2-Door Models
........................... 24
4-Door Models
.......................... 24
2-Door Models
.......................... 24
4-Door Models
......................... 194
Tail
.................................... 194
Sidemarker.
Rear
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
... .-. ................ 3057
Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Ashtray ................................. 194
Courtesy Dome
................................. 561
Rear Quarter
........................... 562
Rearview Mirror
.......................... 24
GloveBox
............................. 1.816
Reading Luggage Compartment
.................... 920
Dome
................................ 211-2
Inside Rearview Mirror
................... 212-2
Roof Console
........................... .21 2-2
Underhood
.............................. 561
Visor Vanity
...................... TS-14VlCP
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Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement .............................. 7 quarts (6.7 L)
When draiizilzg/replacil.Ig convertec more,fluid may be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.1L(CodeM) ...................................... 11.6quarts(10.93L)
3.8L (Code
K) ....................................... 10.7 quarts (10.1 L)
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning* .................... 2.0 lbs (0.91 kg)
*See “Air Conditioning Refriger~-lnts”l~~tel- in th,is section.
Engine Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change ................................... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)
Wheel Nut Torque .................................... 100 Ib-ft (140 N.m)
Fuel Tank ........................................... 17.1 gallons (64.7 L)
Wiper Blade Lengths
Type ............................................................. Pin
Length
.................................................. 20”(508mm)
Note: All capacities are approximate when adding. Be sure to Jill to the
approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
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Engine Specifications
Type ..................................
Displacement ...........................
Thermostat Temperature ..................
Firing Order ............................
Hosepower .............................
-Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase .............................
Tread (Front) ...........................
Tread (Rear) ............................
Overall Length ..........................
Overall Width ...........................
Overall Height ..........................
3.1L (Code M)
V6
191 CID
1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91°C) 160
0 5200
Coupe
107.5” (2730 mm)
59.5”
(1 5 12 mm)
58.0” (1472
mm)
193.9” (49 17 mm)
72.5” (1 842 mm)
53.3” (1 347 mm)
3.8L (Code K)
V6
231
CID
1-6-5-4-3-2
195°F (91°C)
205 0 5200
Sedan
107.5” (2730 mm)
59.5” (15 12 mm)
58.0” (1472 mm)
193.7” (492
1 mm)
72.5”
(1 842 mm)
54.5”
(1 384 mm)
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter All Engines ........... A 1208C
Battery
3.1L (Code M) ..................... 525 CCA
3.8L (Code
K) ...................... 690 CCA
Engine Oil Filter
PCV Valve
All Engines ........................... PF47
All Engines
........................ CV892C
Radiator Cap
All Engines ........................... RC27
RKE Batteries ........... Duracell Type DL 2016
(2) or equivalent
Spark Plugs
3.1L (Code M) ............... AC Type 41 -940
Gap: 0.060” (1.52 mm)
3.8L (Code K) ................ AC Type 41-921
Gap:
0.060” (1.52 mm)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer.
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NOTES
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
I IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
I ’ 1
.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment.
All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in
good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
I
This section covers the maintenance required for your
Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
F
I I
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your IWPV vehicle warrunties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick
dealer
for details.
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How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and how often. Some of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should
let your dealer’s service department
or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs,
you can
be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance
work only
if you have the required know-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work. “Part
B: Owner Checks and
Services’’ tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel.
It also
explains what you can easily do to help keep your
vehicle in good condition.
“Part
C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s service department or another qualified service center
should perform.
“Part
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.
“Part
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 part. 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.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle, you will probably want to get the service
information
GM publishes. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly
how you’ll drive
it. You may drive very short distances
only a few times a week. Or you may drive long
distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You
may use your vehicle
in making deliveries. Or you may
drive it to work, to do errands or
in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find
in the schedules in this section.
So please read this
section and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle
in good
condition, see your Buick dealer.
This part tells you the maintenance services
you should
have done and when you should schedule them.
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. The
proper fluids and lubricants to
use are listed in
Part
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.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
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 fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule to follow:
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Maintenance Schedule
I Short Trip/City Defition I
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures
are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop-and-go traffic).
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
of your vehicle.
0 If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
taxi, or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if you
operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that
these conditions cause erzgirze oil to break down soonex
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving
in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement.
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These ilztervnls on.ly summarize mainteuance services.
Be sure to follow th.e complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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