Buick LaCrosse: Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
• Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section.
• Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “Checking Engine Oil” and “When to Add Engine Oil” in this section.
• Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System.
• Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section.
- Checking Engine Oil
- When to Add Engine Oil
- Selecting the Right Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
- What to Do with Used Oil
Engine Compartment Overview
2.4L L4 Engine
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
B. Engine Cover.
C. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out o ...
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow
loop. ...
See also:
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer for more
information. ...
Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator. Single pole system in which
the chassis and engine block are used as conductors. The negative terminal is connected
to the ...
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Press the button to the OFF
position.
2. Press the air flow control
button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
4. Push ...
