oil viscosity BUICK REGAL 1996 Owners Manual

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3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine 3.8L L36 (CodeK) Engine
Just
fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the
proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
in when you’re through.
What Kind of Oil to Use
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by
looking for the “Starburst” symbol.
This symbol
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute
(API). Do not use any oil which
does not carry this Starburst symbol.
If you change your ’own oil,
be sure you use oil that has
the Starburst symbol on the
front
of the oil container. If
you have your oil changed
for you, be sure the oil put
into your engine is
American Petroleum
Institute certified for
You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your
vehicle, as shown in the following chart:
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL -------ylY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAL VlSCOSlTV
bnmws DIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. -
HOT
WEATHER
LOOK
FOR THIS
SYMBOL
"F
4- 100
+ 801
t 60.
+ 40-
t 20
0.
j
,
+ 16
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-7
COLD
WEATHER
SAE CW-30 PREFERRED
00 NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
3.1 L L82 (Code M) Engine
As shown in the chart, unless you have the 3.8L engine,
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 20W-50.
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL r---'--lY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE
VISCOSITY G...."- ,I1 FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
HOT
WEATHER
- "F "C
+loo- - +38
+eo- - +27
+60--+16
t40--+4
t20---7
0---18
/
WOK
FOR MIS
SYMBOL
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SAE 1OW-3fl PREFERRED above 0°F
SAE 5W-30 (-1eOc)
COLD
WEATHER
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, if you nave the 3.8L engine, SAE
low-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 20W-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the
recommended oil can result in engine damage not
covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
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Don't add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is
ready to advise
if you think something should be added.
3.8L L36 (Code
K) Engine
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and
GM Goodwrench@
DEX-COOL
TM or Havoline@
DEX-COOL (orange-colored,
silicate-free) antifreeze
conforming
to GM Specification
6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
Hydraulic Brake
System
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pur ose Lubricant,
Superlube
b (GM Part
, No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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