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Buick LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Buick
Model
LaCrosse
Engine
V6-3.8L
Year
2009
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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Tighten the new oil filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.

3. Install the engine oil drain plug.

Tighten the plug to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

4. Remove the oil drain pan.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities   (See: Service Intervals) and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations

(USA and Canada)   (See: Service Intervals).

7. Start the engine.
8. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.
9. Turn off the engine and allow the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan.

10. Remove the oil level indicator from the oil indicator tube.
11. Clean off the indicator end of the oil level indicator with a clean paper towel or cloth.
12. Install the oil level indicator into the oil level indicator tube until the oil level indicator handle contacts the top of the oil level indicator tube.
13. Again, remove the oil level indicator from the oil level indicator tube keeping the tip of the oil level indicator down.
14. Check the level of the engine oil on the oil level indicator.
15. If necessary, readjust the oil level by adding or draining the engine oil.
16. Check for oil leaks.

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