1996 Buick Regal Support Question
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What Oil Viscosity Should I Use For A 1996 Buick Regal
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual
7 ...This section tells you how to use your audio system.
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Here you'll find something you want to read. Features and Controls ...This section explains how to start and...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
...in the EXCELLENCE product afterthat time without further notice. G E m R A L MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, are BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name REGAL registered trademarksof General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National Institute for Buick Motor For Canadian Division wheneverit appears inthis manual. P r No. 25632198 B First Edition at the it...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
Thetorque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1949. Buick's Fdmous "portholes" came along in the 1948 Roadmaster. A high-compression V-8 engine was used in the Special.
Thispost-war period brought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in 1953. And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... symbols you may find on your controls:
WINDSHIELD WIPER
These symbols are used on an original battery:
CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC ...These symbols have to do with your lights:
These symbols are on warning and indicator lights:
Here are used on some other symbols you may see:
DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
TURN SIGNALS
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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Manual Front Seat
You can also learn about the seats in place.
1-1 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked in your Buick and how use your body to be sure the seat is not moving . can lose control the vehicleif you tryto of the seat to where you want...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...when it inflates. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won't work on your Buick should be injured if you damage the cover for the driver'sor the right frontpassenger's air ... to replace the air bag module in several places around your air bag system. Your Buick dealer and the Regal Service Manual have to doso. There areparts of the air bag system. To purchase a...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
... door keys, you'll be sure you have plugs. You may even have new ones made easily using these plugs.
If you ever if lock your vehicle to make extra door keys. The ignition keys are for your Buick dealer who can obtain the correct key code, or, in an emergency, call...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
All doors will lock when you move your Buick has this :
a Check to determine if battery replacement is
-,wing Your Vehicle
If you... Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with a t 15 of the doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is subject to the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
...with you leave your vehiclewith the keys inside of your ignition and transaxle.
Parking at any time using this lock release. You can be locked, and so will your vehicle. Always do it. ... business, especially in PARK (P). Key in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick hasa number of sight. Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the inside , it's an easy...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
... about three minutes, the starter won 't work with the other key, your vehicle?
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PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in an attempt to check the fuse (see"Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). Wait... about three minutes and try again. The SECURITY light may be dirty or wet. If your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. Lock the glove box. What if you...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine.
2. How long should be plugged in a minimum of oil you 've used the coolant heater, be parking your Buick dealer in ? The dealer can help. You could cause an electrical shock. Usually, the coolant heater should you 'll be sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... light will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. When the ignition key is turned on and engine crank. Low Oil Level Light
Your engine is normal. Check the oil level using the engine oil dipstick. (See "Engine Oil" the Index.) in circulation to warn you do, your warranty. Check your vehicle serviced.
If...
Owner's Manual - Page 233
... the proper cross-hatched area that operating range, your engine has oil. But you 'll need to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you must use .
This part explainswhat kind of oil to drain back into the oil pan. so much If your engine could be damaged.
6-11 Remove...
Owner's Manual - Page 234
... sure you 're through. I
Push the dipstick all way the back in when you use the proper viscosity oil your oil changed for you, be identified by the American been Petroleum Institute(API). Do not useany oil which does not carry this Starburst symbol.
3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine
3.8L L36 (CodeK) Engine
Just fill it...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
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3.1L L82 (Code M) Engine These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL -------ylY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAL VlSCOSlTV...
Owner's Manual - Page 236
... COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST " . Your Buick dealer is best for your vehicle.
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Don't add anything to use the recommended oil can use SAE 5W-30 if it 's very cold, you think something should use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50.
Owner's Manual - Page 237
...vehicle with a fully warmed engine under these conditions causes engine oil to break down slower.
6-15 Don't let used engine oil. (See the manufacturer's warnings about the useand disposal of ...your used oil. If you change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months --
This is used for you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil,...
Owner's Manual - Page 270
...vehicle. Tires
To clean your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible.
Wash the vehicle as soon as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird... droppings, chemicals fromindustrial chimneys, etc.can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your tires, use a stiff brush with mild...
Owner's Manual - Page 285
..., ask your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If the air conditioning system in your Buick dealer.
6-63 Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts
Air Cleaner Filter All Engines ...A 1208C Battery 3.1L (Code M) ...525 CCA 3.8L (Code K) ...690 CCA Engine Oil Filter All Engines ...PF47 PCV Valve CV892C All Engines ...Radiator Cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 337
... up to $30/day, for any documented transportation you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Buick will provide Buick retail customers with:
- Courtesy Transportation
To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- If you receive. Please consult your 1996 Buick new car warranty (36 month/36,000 miles (60 000km), whichever occurs first), is...
