Engine oil, Engine oil -9, Check – Buick 2012 LaCrosse User Manual
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care
10-9
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
B. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap. See Power Steering Fluid
(2.4L L4 Engine) on page 10‑21
or Power Steering Fluid (3.6L
V6 Engine) on page 10‑21.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
E. Engine Cover.
F.
Transmission Fluid Cap and
Dipstick. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on
page 10‑13.
G. Brake Master Cylinder
Reservoir. See Brakes on
page 10‑22.
H. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10‑16.
I.
Battery Cover. See Battery on
page 10‑25.
J.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑36.
K. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑22.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and “When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10‑12.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.