Buick Regal: Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
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Oil Pan Drain Plug (1) - Remove.
4. Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD.
5. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
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Remove and DISCARD the oil filter. (1)
7. Ensure that the old oil filter seal has been removed.
Installation Procedure
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CAUTION: Fastener Caution.
Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2) - Install NEW.
2. Oil Pan Drain Plug (1) - Install and tighten 25N.m (18 lb ft).
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Lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
4. Install a NEW oil filter and tighten 3/4 to 1 full turn after the gasket makes contact with the sealing surface on the filter mounting flange.
5. Remove the drain pan.
6. Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: Using engine oils of any viscosity other than those viscosities recommended could result in engine damage.
7. Fill the engine oil to the proper level with NEW engine oil.
8. Start the engine and allow it to run until the oil pressure control indicator goes off.
9. Check and correct the engine oil level.
10. Perform the engine oil life reset.
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Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
1.
Remove the oil filter (1). Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to
drain out.
2. Clean the oil filter housing in the engine block.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
3. Install the o
Turbocharger Removal (1ST Design Tamper-Proof PCV System)
1.
NOTE: In the event that a bolt breaks upon removal of components,
perform an
extraction of the broken bolt.
Remove the turbocharger heat shield bolts (1, 3).
2. Remove the turbocharger heat shiel
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Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning: lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are wor
Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
Strategy Based Diagnostics
1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the symptom
tables, if applicable.
2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system
functions. Refer to
Disassembled Views, Engine Component Description, and Lubrication Descri
