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Maintenance and Lubrication Buick LaCrosse I

Lubrication System ~411 words

Capacities - Approximate Fluid

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this information. Recheck fluid level after filling.

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Cooling System
3.6L Engine10.4 liters11.0 quarts
3.8L Engine11.0 liters11.7 quarts
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine5.2 liters5.5 quarts
3.8L Engine4.3 liters4.5 quarts
Engine Oil without Oil Filter
3.6L Engine4.8 liters5.2 quarts
3.8L Engine3.76 liters4.0 quarts
Fuel Tank66.0 liters17.5 gallons
Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E
Automatic - Drain and Refill7.0 liters7.4 quarts
Automatic - Complete Overhaul9.5 liters10.0 quarts
Automatic - Dry12.7 liters13.4 quarts

Capacities - Approximate Fluid

Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

The Recommended Fluids and Lubricants information will only be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Fluids or Lubricants.

Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
The tire pressures in the table are the correct inflation pressures for the factory installed tires when the tires are cold. Cold means the vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driven no more than 1.6 km (1 mile). Inspect the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold.
Compact Spare420 kPa60 psi
Tires 16"207 kPa30 psi
Tires 17"207 kPa30 psi

Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications

Maintenance Items

The Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts information will only be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Replacement Parts.

Maintenance Schedule (North American Emissions)

The Maintenance Schedule information will only be found in the Owner's Manual. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule subsection of the Owner's Manual.

You may be able to use the Search information function using the words Scheduled Maintenance.

GM Oil Life System - Resetting

The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change the oil prior to a change engine oil light or CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system.

After changing the engine oil, reset the system

  1. Vehicles with Driver Information Center (DIC) Press the option button on the DIC until ENGINE OIL MONITOR appears on the DIC screen. Press the set/reset button to reset the system. The next screen indicates that the CHANGE OIL SOON message has been reset. If the vehicle has the uplevel DIC, when the gages button is pressed and the OIL LIFE REMAINING mode appears, it should read 100 percent OIL LIFE REMAINING. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
  2. Vehicles without Driver Information Center (DIC) With the engine off, turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, then start the vehicle.

If the light or message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.