power steering BUICK REGAL 1998 User Guide

Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring
and fall).
You should let your dealer’s service department
or other qualij?ed service center do these jobs. Make sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in
a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system
for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up
in the floor pan
or could let exhaust fumes into
the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, fittings
and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the
radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and
pressure cap is recommended at least once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for
damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace
any components that have high effort or excessive wear.
Do
not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions
result in frequent braking.
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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 dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Power Steering System
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 clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant”
in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
1 1 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. I2377967 or
equivalent
DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
USAGE
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Supercharger
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip
Conditioning;
FLUIDLUBRICANT
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Supercharger
Oil (GM Part
No. 12345982). See “Supercharger
Oil” in the Index.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements
of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
T$ (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Receptacle ..................... 2-52
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Air Bag How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-23
How it Works
................................ 1-21
Location
............................... 1.21. 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.60
Servicing
................................... 1-25
System
..................................... 1-19
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will You See After
it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
........................ 3.3.3.6. 3.9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-69
Alarm. Instant
................................. 2- 12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
............. 6-54
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player
with Automatic Tone Control
.................... 3-20
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player ........... 3-13
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic
Tonecontrol
................................. 3-16
Antenna Backglass
................................... 3-31
FixedMast .................................. 3-31 Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2.63. 4.9
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.62. 4.7
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Anti-Theft, Radio
.............................. 3-25
Appearancecare
............................... 6-51
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-59
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-50
Astroroof
..................................... 2-53
Audio Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-28
Audio Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-29
Audio Systems
................................. 3-12
Audio Systems, Tips
............................ 3-29
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-33
Automatic
Headlamp Control
............................ 2-42
Overdrive
(a) .......................... 2-24, 2-25
Power Door Locks ............................. 2-7
Transaxlecheck .............................. 7-15
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-20
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-22
Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
........... 7-17
Using
....................................... 4-9
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Oilwarning ................................. 2-71
Performance Shift
....................... 2.26. 2.74
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.7. 2.59
Security
.................................... 2-73
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-69
Service Vehicle Soon .......................... 2-74
Traction Control System Active
.................. 2-65
Traction Control System Warning
................ 2-64
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-31
Locks
Cylinders
................................... 7-15
DelayedLocking
.............................. 2-8
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Check
....................... 7-17
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7- 15
Lockout Protection Feature
...................... 2-5
ManualDoor
................................. 2-4
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear-Door Child Security
....................... 2-6
Trunk
...................................... 2-15
Window
.................................... 2-33
Loss
of Control ................................ 4- 16
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.68. 6.26
LowFuelLight
................................ 2-75
Low Oil Level Light
....................... 2.72. 6.12
Low Tire Light
................................. 2-68
Low Traction Light
............................. 2-66
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
............. 2.37. 2-74
Low-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-35
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-19
Programmable Automatic
Power Door
............. 2-7 Lubrication Service.
Body
........................ 7- 15
Magnetic Variable Effort Steering
................ 4-12
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-69
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-20
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-5
How it’s Organized ............................ 7-3
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-14
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................ 7-2
Maintenance Schedule. Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants
.......................... 7-19
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-58
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-69
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-18
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Manual Door Locks
........................
Front Seat ...................
Manual Single Zone Climate Control
Methanol
.....................
Mirrors .......................
Convex Outside ..............
Electrochromic Daymight ......
Inside Daymight Rearview .....
Power Outside Foldaway .......
Visor Vanity .................
MMT ........................
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... 2-47
... 2-48
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... 2-48
... 2-51
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Mountain Roads .................................. 4-25
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-34
Net. Trunk Convenience
........................ 2-50
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 17
Nightvision
................................... 4-18
Odometer
.................................... 2-58
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-58
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 14
Oil Warning Light
.............................. 2-71
OnStar System
................................. 2-54
Oil.
Engine
.................................... 6-12
Oil Life Monitor
........................ 2-78. 6-16. 7-5
Overdrive
(a). Automatic ..................
Overheating Engine .......................
Owner Checks and Services .................
Owner Publications. Ordering ...............
Paint Spotting. Chemical ..................
Park
Automatic Transaxle
....................
Shifting Out of .........................
Shifting Into ...........................
2.24. 2.25
..... 5-15
..... 7-14
..... 8-10
..... 6-58
..... 2-23
..... 2-28
..... 2-30 Parking
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-27
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-17
Lots
....................................... 2-15
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-31
With a Trailer
................................ 4-40
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
.................. 6-18
Passing
............................... 4-15
PASS-Key I1 2-16
Performance Shift Light
..................... 2-26, 2-74
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-18
Power
.... *.h* .................................
Performance Shifting ............................ 2-26
Auxiliary Connection
.......................... 2-53
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-61
Retained Accessory
........................... 2-46
Seat (Six-Way)
Steering
.....
Steering Fluid .
Windows ....
................................ 1-3
............................... 4-12
............................... 6-27
............................... 2-33
Outside Mirrors
.............................. 2-48
Pregnancy.
Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-18
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-10
Publications. Service and Owner. Ordering in Canada
... 8-9
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Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-52
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-16
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2- 19
Steam
........................................ 5-15
Steering in Emergencies
............................... 4- 13
Magnetic Variable Effort ” ..................... 4- 12
Power ...................................... 4-12
TILT-WHEEL”
.............................. 2-34
Tips
........................................ 4-12
Steering Wheel Touch Controls. Audio
.............. 3-28
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-49
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-38
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-51
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Synchronization. Remote Keyless Entry ............. 2- 14
Tachometer .................................. 2-58
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb Replacement ....... 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-30
Temperature Control
..................... 3.2.3-5. 3-7
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-25
Theft-Deterrent System
.......................... 2- 16
Thermostat
.................................... 6-27
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 12
THEFTLOCK TM ................................ 3-25
TILT-WHEELTM Adjustable Steering Column
........ 2-34 Tire Pressure Monitor System
..................... 6-44
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-31
Tires
......................................... 6-42
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-49
BuyingNew
................................. 6-47
Chains
..................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-26
Cleaning
.................................... 6-55
Compact Spare
............................... 5-37
Inflation
.................................... 6-43
Inflation Check
............................... 7-14
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading
.................................... 4-31
Pressure
.................................... 6-40
Storing the Flat
............................... 5-35
Storing the Spare ............................. 5-36
Temperature
................................. 6-49
Traction
.................................... 6-48
Treadwear
................................... 6-48
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-48
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-46
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-49
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-46
TopStrap
..................................... 1-56
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5-34. 6.43
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-33
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Traction Control System (3800 Supercharged Engine) ... 4-9
Traction Control System Active Light
............... 2-65
Traction Control System Warning Light
............. 2-64
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