1995 Buick LeSabre / Automatic 4-speed · 6 cyl · 3.8 L

Owner maintenance and common replacements

Factory intervals, fitment limits, tools, fluids, torque information, and common home-service searches.

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Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Engine oil viscosity
SAE 10W-30 preferred at 0°F (-18°C) or above; SAE 5W-30 when expected temperatures remain below 60°F (16°C). See the cold-weather instructions. Verified
Engine oil specification
API Certification Seal for gasoline engines Verified
Engine oil refill with filter
4.5 US qt VerifiedOEM approximate refill with filter: 4.5 US quarts. Confirm the final level with the dipstick.
Coolant specification
GM 1825M ethylene-glycol coolant mixed 50/50 with water; GM 3634621 supplement or equivalent for a complete flush/refill. Verified
Engine coolant capacity
13.2 US qt VerifiedApproximate total system capacity; routine drain quantity differs. The 1995 figure is with air conditioning.
Brake fluid
DOT 3 equivalent to Delco Supreme 11 Verified
Power steering fluid
GM Power Steering Fluid 1052884 or equivalent Verified
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON III Verified
Automatic transmission drain and refill
6 US qt VerifiedService drain/refill, not dry overhaul capacity.
Spark plug specification
AC 41-601 Verified
Spark plug gap
0.06 in VerifiedOEM gap: 0.060 inch.
Oil filter applications
AC PF47 Verified
Engine air filter application
AC A1096C Verified
Front tire
P205/70R15 VerifiedLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
Rear tire
P205/70R15 VerifiedLeSabre Custom sedan with standard equipment; V92 towing and Gran Touring packages excluded. Options can change these values.
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Engine oil and filter

Match both the oil grade and specification to this engine. Check the refill conditions before buying oil, then use the dipstick to confirm the final level.

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Engine air filter

Inspect the filter housing and replace the element on the applicable schedule, sooner in dusty use when the manual requires it.

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Engine coolant

Check the reservoir level with the engine cold and investigate repeated coolant loss. Coolant type and replacement procedure matter as much as capacity.

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Spark plugs

Use the engine-specific plug type. Check the service schedule and inspect ignition faults before replacing parts.

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