Buick Regal: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Usage | Fluid/Lubrican |
Engine Oil | The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil . |
Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
Coolant.
See Engine Coolant . |
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 3 brake fluid) | DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). |
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (Vehicles with DOT 4 brake fluid) | DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88958860, in Canada 88901244). |
Windshield Washer | Optikleen® Washer Solvent. |
Hydraulic Power Steering System | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Automatic Transmission (2.4L Engine) | DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine) | Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040). |
Manual Transmission | Castrol BOT 0402 Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88862472, in Canada 88862473). |
Key Lock Cylinders | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl | Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
Hood and Door Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). |
Weatherstrip Conditioning | Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). |
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...See also:
Child safety
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this manual, child safety information
is available from many other sources ...
Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the following procedures
to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the select lever into the “P” position for AT and CVT models or the
shif ...
If your vehicle overheats
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge
reading) or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take
the following steps.
WARNING:
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