Buick LaCrosse: Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect front and rear
suspension and steering system for
damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leak ...
Underbody Maintenance
Use plain water to flush dirt and
debris from the vehicle's underbody.
Your dealer or an underbody car
washing system can do this. If not
removed, rust and corrosion can
develop. ...
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Checking the brake pedal reserve distance
1) More than 2.56 in (65 mm)
Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lbf (294 N, 30 kgf) and measure
the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor.
When the me ...
Power steering fluid
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT MAX range on the power steering
fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° - 80°C) or using the
COLD MAX range on the power st ...
Skip channel selection
When in the SAT mode, press the “SEEK” button “”
or “” continuously to change to the
channel selection mode. Pressing the “SEEK” button “”
changes the channel up by 10 step ...
