Buick Regal: Starting and Operating
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Caution:
The vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Caution:
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle
The engine coolant heater,
if available, can help in cold weather
conditions at or below -18 ВєC (0 ВєF)
for easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
Plug in the coolant hea
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DT
DEFINITION: Excessive white smoke and/or coolant type odor coming from
the exhaust pipe may indicate
coolant in the combustion chamber. Low coolant levels, an inoperative cooling
fan, or a faulty thermostat may
lead to an "overtemperature" condition which may cause engine component damage.
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