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Service Intervals & Specifications Buick Regal III

ComponentMiles
Air Filter30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt(1)
Coolant30,000
Fuel Filter(1)
Oil & Filter7500
Spark Plugs30,000
(1) No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.
(1)No scheduled replacement interval is given by manufacturer. Check and replace as necessary.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Application(1) Tension - Lbs. (kg)
Serpentine Belt (2)
3.3L, 3.4L & 3.8L(3)
3.1L
"F" Body
With A/C90-110 (41-50)
Without A/C99-120 (45-54)
"J", "L" & "W" Bodies50-70 (23-32)
(1) Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge. (2) Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary. (3) Specified tension reading is not available and adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley.
(1)Specifications are for new belts only. Measure tension using belt tension gauge.
(2)Engines with serpentine belts have automatic tensioner. If tension is not as specified, check belt operating length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.
(3)Specified tension reading is not available and adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley.

DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT