oil capacities BUICK REGAL 2000 Owner's Manual

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Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped)
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
Brakes
Bulb ReplacementWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Table of Contents (cont'd)
Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care
Section
7
Section
6
Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services
Periodic Maintenance InspectionsRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries
6
-6 Filling Your Tank
6
-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 3800 Supercharged V6 Engine (If Equipped)
6
-12 Engine Oil
6
-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-18 Passenger Compartment Air Filter
6
-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-23 Engine Coolant
6
-27 Power Steering Fluid
6
-28 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-29 Brakes
6
-33 Battery6
-33 Bulb Replacement
6
-42 Tires
6
-52 Appearance Care
6
-52 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-55 Cleaning Glass Surfaces
6
-55 Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and
Wiper Blades
6
-55 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-57 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels (If Equipped)
6
-57 Cleaning Tires
6
-59 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-60 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-60 Electrical System
6
-66 Replacement Bulbs
6
-67 Capacities and Specifications
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-68 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop near
the front of the engine.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level.
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you'll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For
crankcase capacity, see ªCapacities and Specificationsº
in the Index.

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Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). .
After Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . .
*When draining/replacing converter, more fluid will
be needed.
Cooling System Including Reservoir
3800 V6 12.3 quarts (11.6 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 Supercharged V6 12.3 quarts (11.6 L). . . . . . .
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning*1.88 lbs. (0.85 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase
Oil and Filter Change 4.5 quarts (4.3 L). . . . . . . . .
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb
-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank17.0 U.S. gallons (64.3 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
*Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in
this manual. See ªFluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.
Engine Specifications
Type 3800 V6 (VIN Engine Code K). . . . . . . . . . . . .
3800 Supercharged V6 (VIN Engine Code 1)
Displacement 231 CID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-6-5-4-3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature 195
F (91
C) . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower, 3800 V6 200 @ 5200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower, 3800 Supercharged V6 240 @ 5200. . . .