Buick
Some Transmissions are Designed for Spirited Driving
Dear Doctor: I’m the original owner of a 2016 Volkswagen Passat SEL with a V-6 engine and the DSG transmission. From day one, the car has shuddered when slowing down for a stop. The service manager test-drove the sedan with … Continue reading
2003 Buick LeSabre – engine vibrates at idle
Dear Doctor: I recently had my 2003 Buick LeSabre serviced at 96,000 miles, including oil change, tune-up, transmission fluid change and replacement of two motor mounts. Now, after this service the engine vibrates at idle. The mechanic replaced the mounts … Continue reading
2003 Buick LeSabre replace fuel filter
Dear Doctor: My 2003 Buick LeSabre is a great car. Is it necessary to replace the fuel filter every 15,000 miles? My owner’s manual does not make reference to doing this. Tony Dear Tony: Car manufacturers refer to “mileage service … Continue reading
1994 Buick LeSabre – oil leaking from rear seal
Dear Doctor: I own a 1994 Buick LeSabre with 110,000 miles and have taken very good care of it for the last six years of ownership. Unfortunately, I need the seal replaced (been adding 1 to 2 quarts of oil … Continue reading
2004 Buick Regal – poor wire connections
Dear Doctor: I own a 2004 Buick Regal with a 3.8L V-6 engine (40,500 mileage). The service engine, anti-lock brake and traction off lights are all illuminated on the dashboard, but only sporadically. I’ve had this problem for about a … Continue reading
1997 Buick Century – power-operated window switch
Dear Doctor: I have a minivan with a problem with the passenger side window. The power-operated switch sometimes does not work on form either the driver’s side control or the passenger’s. I’m very handy and would like to fix it … Continue reading
2007 Buick LaCrosse – transaxle fluid dipstick types
Dear Doctor: Someone replaced the original automatic transaxle fluid dipstick on my 2007 Buick LaCrosse 3.8L with one that has a maximum crosshatched area only at the end. Is it good to use this type of dipstick for checking automatic … Continue reading