Buick 2012 Model Vehicle User Manual


 
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-15
to use the fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 1113.
Manual Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
manual transmission fluid level.
Atransmissionfluidleakistheonly
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 1113
for the proper fluid to use.
Hydraulic Clutch
For vehicles with a manual
transmission, it is not necessary to
regularly check brake/clutch fluid
unless there is a leak suspected.
Adding fluid will not correct a leak.
Afluidlossinthissystemcould
indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
When to Check and What
to Use
The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid
reservoir cap has this symbol on it.
The common hydraulic clutch and
brake master cylinder fluid reservoir
is filled with either DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid as indicated on the
reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 106 for reservoir location.
How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the brake/clutch fluid
reservoir to make sure the fluid level
is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
side of the reservoir. The brake/
hydraulic clutch fluid system should
be closed and sealed.
Do not remove the cap to check the
fluid level or to top off the fluid level.
Remove the cap only when
necessary to add the proper fluid
until the level reaches the MIN line.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 106 for the location of the
engine air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
and replace it at the first oil change
after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi)
interval. See Maintenance Schedule
on page 113 for more information.
If you are driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.