Buick Regal Fluid Specifications
Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1973–2020)
Capacities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| (1) | Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. |
| (1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. (2) Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark i |
(1)
Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. Refer to underhood A/C specification label in engine compartment for specified oil type. |
| (2) | Refrigerant capacity for Achieva, Grand Am and Skylark is 36.0 ounces. Refrigerant capacity for Cutlass and Malibu is 28.0 ounces. |
| (3) | Compressor oil capacity. |
| A/C Compressor | 60 |
| Capacity | 17 |
| "C" Body |
9.0
32.0 |
| Complete Power Steering System | 1.5 |
| Condensor | 30 |
| Coolant Capacity | 12.5 Quart (US) (qt (US)) Note: Recheck fluid level after filling system. |
| "E" & "K" Bodies |
8.0
32.0 |
| Evaporator | 90 |
| "F" Body |
9.0
24.0 |
| Fluid Change - Drain Plug - Approximate Capacity |
4.0-6.0
4.2- 6.3 quarts |
| "H" Body |
9.0
32.0 |
| "J" Body |
9.0
24.0 |
| "M" Body |
3.4
19.0-21.0 |
| "N" Body |
9.0
(2) |
| Overhaul - Approximate Capacity |
7.0-9.0
7.4-9.5 quarts |
| Overhaul - Approximate Capacity |
8.0-8.5
8.5-9.0 quarts |
| Power Steering Fluid Capacity | 1.0 |
| Power Steering Pump Only | 1.0 |
| "S" Body |
(3) 4.1
22.9-26.5 |
| Valve Body Cover Removal - Approximate Capacity |
5.0-7.0
5.3-7.4 quarts |
| "V" Body |
9.0
33.5 |
| "W" Body |
9.0
30.0 |
| With HD6/HT6 Compressor |
8.0
32.0 |
| With V5 Compressor |
9.0
32.0 |
| "Y" Body |
9.0
26.0 |
| "Z" Body |
5.0
24.0 |
Fluid Types & Grades
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid | 12345866 |
| Power Steering Fluid | GM Power Steering Fluid (GM P/N 1050017 - 1 quart or Equivalent) |
| Refrigerant Oil Type | Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) Synthetic Refrigerant Lubricant |
| Refrigerant Type | R-134a GM P/N 12345922 Or Equivalent |
| Type | Dexron(R)-III Automatic Transmission Fluid or Equivalent |
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