cooling BUICK REGAL 1997 Owner's Manual

Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up .............................. 1156
Center High-Mounted Stop
............... 3 155
Front Parking/Turn Signal
........... 4 157NAK
Headlamp, High Beam
.................. 9005
Headlamp,
Low Beam. .................. 9006
Sidemarker, Front
....................... 194
Sidemarker, Rear
........................ 194
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
................... 3057
Tail (Applique)
......................... 194
Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Dome Lamp ....................... 9425542
Capacities and Specifications
Automatic nansaxle
Pan Removal and
Replacement
.............. 7.4 quarts (7.0 L)
When drainingheplacing converter; more fluid my be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3.8L (Code 1) ............. 12.3 quarts (1 1.65 L)
3.8L (Code K) ............. 12.3 quarts (1 1.65 L)
Air Conditioning* .......... 1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg)
Refrigerant (R=134a),
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants”1ater in this section.
Engine Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change ........... 5 quarts (4.7 L)
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Fuel Tank .................... 17 gallons (64 L)
Wiper Blade Lengths
Type ................................. Hook
Length ..................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to
fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
” in
the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Short TripKity Definition
Follow the Short TripKity 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).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle. (With some models, you should never
tow
a trailer. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.)
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 engine oil to break
down soonel:
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): Tire Rotation.
Every 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Passenger
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Inspection, if driving
in dusty conditions.
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months,
whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code 1 engine only).
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): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on
the following pages.
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Maintenance Schedule
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from
the Short TripKity Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fidly warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down
slowex
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Passenger
Compartment Air Filter Replacement.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil
Check (or every
36 months, whichever occurs first)
(3.8L Code 1 engine only). 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 krn): Spark Plug Wire
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete nzaintenance schedule on
the following pages.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any
of these conditions, the fluid and filter do
not require changing.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
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Q 2. 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
&A fit..-
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the$uid and filter do not require changing.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
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 Sewice.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Cleaning ...................................... 6-48
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-53
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-5 1
Built-in Child Restraint Harness
................. 6-5 1
Glass
....................................... 6-51
Inside of
Your Buick .......................... 6-48
Fabric
...................................... 6-48
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-50
Leather
..................................... 6-50
Outside of Your Buick
......................... 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-49
Stains
...................................... 6-48
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-52
Clock, Setting the
............................... 3-12
Comfort Controls
............................ 3-1, 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-36
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-24, 3-30
Compact Disc Player
Errors .................. 3-24, 3-30
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-37
Console Storage
................................ 2-49
Control, Loss of
................................ 4-16
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
Convenience Net
............................... 2-50
Convex Outside
Mirror .......................... 2-48
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
Bleedvalves
................................. 5-22
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-19
Tires
....................................... 6-54
Wheels
..................................... 6-53 Coolant Heater. Engine
.......................... 2-21
Cooling System
................................ 5-17
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-38
Cupholders
............................... 2-49, 2-50
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
CourtesyLamps
................................ 2-44
CruiseLight
................................... 2-74
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-54
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-54
Daytime Running
Lamps ......................... 2-42
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
Defects, Reporting Safety
......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger, Rear Window
......................... 3-11
Defogging ............................ 3-4,3-6, 3-10
Defrosting
............................ 3-4,3-6, 3-10
Delayed Entry Lighting
.......................... 2-45
Delayed
Exit Lighting ........................... 2-45
Dimensions, Vehicle
............................ 6-64
Dolby@ B Noise Reduction
............. 3-18,3-21, 3-29
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-37
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light
................... 2-75
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-77
Driver Position
................................. 1-11
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
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