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
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See also:
Fastening the seat belts
WARNING:
Insert the tongue into the buckleuntil you hear a distinct click. Youhave not fastened the seat beltproperly if you do not hear a click.
Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if youpu ...
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling ...
Adding fuel
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rearquarter panel of
the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost ordamaged, be sure the replacement cap is for
use with t ...