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2002 BUICK Regal L67/L36 (GMX40)
GMX40 / L67, L36 / Two main engines offered: supercharged 3.8L V6 (L67) and naturally aspirated 3.8L V6 (L36). Both OHV pushrod V6 engines.
2003 BUICK Regal L67/L36 (W-body)
W-body / L67, L36 / 2003 Buick Regal offered with mainly two engines: 3.8L V6 naturally aspirated (L36) and supercharged 3.8L V6 (L67) for the GS model in North America. Other markets mostly had naturally aspirated variants.
2011 BUICK Regal LFX/2.0T LHU (GMX45)
GMX45 / LFX, 2.0T LHU / The 2011 Buick Regal was offered with multiple engines depending on market: North America mostly received the 2.4L naturally aspirated LFX inline-4 and the 2.0L turbocharged LHU inline-4 in sportier trims. In China, a range of turbocharged and naturally aspirated 2.0L and 2.4L engines were available.
2012 BUICK Regal LFX (2.4L I4)/LSA (6.2L V8 supercharged) (MB)
MB / LFX (2.4L I4), LSA (6.2L V8 supercharged), A16XHT (2.0L turbo I4 - China) / The 2012 Buick Regal was available with multiple engines depending on the market: a naturally aspirated 2.4L inline-4 (LFX) for base models, a supercharged 6.2L V8 (LSA) in the GS variant primarily for North America, and a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (A16XHT) common in China and some Opel Insignia versions.
2013 BUICK Regal LF1/LHU (GMX378)
GMX378 / LF1, LHU / The 2013 Buick Regal was offered with multiple turbocharged four-cylinder engines depending on market: the North American base model featured a 2.4L Ecotec inline-4 (engine code LF1), producing around 182 hp; the sportier GS trim and Chinese market received a direct-injected 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (engine code LHU) producing up to 270 hp in GS trim.
2014 BUICK Regal LFW/LF4 (Epsilon II)
Epsilon II / LFW, LF4 / The 2014 Buick Regal was offered mainly with two turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. North America received a 2.0L turbo (LFW) inline-4 and a 2.4L naturally aspirated inline-4 was phased out by 2014 in favor of turbo engines. China offered a 2.0L turbo and a 2.4L engine (LF4) depending on trim and market.
2015 BUICK Regal LFX/LF2 (Type EA)
Type EA / LFX, LF2, A26XHT / 2015 Buick Regal was offered primarily with GM’s Ecotec 2.0L turbo inline-4 (LFX) and 2.4L naturally aspirated inline-4 (LF2) engines; also available with 3.6L V6 VVT A26XHT in some trims/markets.
2016 BUICK Regal LFV/LFW (GM GF2 platform)
GM GF2 platform / LFV, LFW / Two main turbocharged gasoline engines: 2.0L inline-4 Turbo (LFV) with direct injection, and a 2.0L inline-4 Turbo (LFW) variant for Chinese market with slight tuning differences.
2019 BUICK Regal LFV/LE2 (E2XX)
E2XX / LFV, LE2 / Turbocharged inline-4 engines used globally: 2.0L Turbo (LFV) in North America; 1.5L Turbo (LE2) more common in China and other markets
2020 BUICK Regal LTG (E2)
E2 / LTG / 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine, direct injection, with variable valve timing and start-stop system
Motorcodes nach Jahr
| Jahr | Variante | Motorcodes | Hubraum | Kraftstoffsystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | technical-profile | L67, L36 | 3.8 L (3800 cc) | Sequential fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | L67, L36 | 3.8L (3800) V6 | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2011 | technical-profile | LFX, 2.0T LHU | 2.0L and 2.4L inline-4 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | LFX (2.4L I4), LSA (6.2L V8 supercharged), A16XHT (2.0L turbo I4 - China) | 2.4L, 6.2L, or 2.0L turbo depending on market and trim | Sequential multi-point fuel injection (2.4L & 6.2L), direct injection combined with turbocharging (2.0L turbo) |
| 2013 | technical-profile | LF1, LHU | 2.0L or 2.4L inline-4 | Multi-point fuel injection (2.4L), Direct injection with turbocharging (2.0L) |
| 2014 | technical-profile | LFW, LF4 | 1998 cc (2.0L turbo), 2378 cc (2.4L NA) | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging (2.0L); multiport fuel injection (2.4L) |
| 2015 | technical-profile | LFX, LF2, A26XHT | 1998 cc (LFX 2.0L turbo), 2378 cc (LF2 2.4L), 3564 cc (A26XHT 3.6L V6) | Direct injection and multipoint fuel injection depending on engine |
| 2016 | technical-profile | LFV, LFW | 1998 cc | Direct Injection with Turbocharging |
| 2019 | technical-profile | LFV, LE2 | 2.0L (1998cc) and 1.5L (1490cc) turbocharged gasoline | Direct injection with turbocharging |
| 2020 | technical-profile | LTG | 1998 cc | Direct injection and turbocharged gasoline |
Ölmenge nach Motor
| Jahr | Motorcodes | Öltyp | Ölmenge | Flüssigkeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | L67, L36 | SAE 5W-30, meeting GM dexos1 specification | Approximately 5.7 liters (including filter); service-fill with filter change | Dexron-III or Dexron-VI automatic transmission fluid as appropriate |
| 2003 | L67, L36 | SAE 5W-30 gasoline engine oil meeting GM dexos1 specification | 5.2 liters (5.5 US qt) including filter, typical for 3.8L V6; service-fill and filter change recommended | Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid |
| 2011 | LFX, 2.0T LHU | SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended | Approx. 4.5 liters (including filter); service-fill with oil filter replacement | GM DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid |
| 2012 | LFX (2.4L I4), LSA (6.2L V8 supercharged), A16XHT (2.0L turbo I4 - China) | 5W-30 fully synthetic recommended | Approx. 5.3 L (including filter) for 2.4L and 2.0L turbo engines; about 8.5 L (including filter) for 6.2L V8; service-fill with oil filter change noted | Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid recommended |
| 2013 | LF1, LHU | SAE 5W-30 conventional or synthetic engine oil meeting GM dexos1 Gen 2 spec | Approximately 5.7 liters (including filter) - service-fill capacity varies slightly by engine; filter change recommended with oil change | DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid |
| 2014 | LFW, LF4 | SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended, meeting GM dexos1™ (or equivalent) | Approx 5.7 liters (5.1 qt) service-fill with filter change for 2.0L turbo engine | GM-approved ATF Dexron VI for automatic transmissions |
| 2015 | LFX, LF2, A26XHT | Dexos1 Gen 2 or equivalent 5W-30 synthetic | Approx. 5.5 quarts (including filter); full service fill and filter change recommended | GM-approved ATF Dexron VI for automatics |
| 2016 | LFV, LFW | SAE 5W-30 synthetic engine oil meeting GM Dexos1 specification | Approximately 5.0 liters (5.3 US qt); includes service-fill, replace filter when changing oil | GM DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid |
| 2019 | LFV, LE2 | SAE 5W-30 synthetic, meeting GM dexos1 Gen 2 or API SN Plus | Approximately 5.7 L including filter (service-fill volume varies by engine); oil filter change recommended at each oil service | Dexron VI or equivalent |
| 2020 | LTG | SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting GM dexos1 Gen 2 | 4.2 liters (service-fill inclusive of filter replacement) | Dexron-VI synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
Technische Daten
- Motoren: L67, L36, LFX, 2.0T LHU, LFX (2.4L I4), LSA (6.2L V8 supercharged), A16XHT (2.0L turbo I4 - China), LF1, LHU, LFW, LF4, LF2
- Getriebe: Not offered in 2002 Regal, 4-speed 4T65-E electronically controlled automatic, Dexron-III or Dexron-VI automatic transmission fluid as appropriate, No manual transmission offered in 2003 Regal in North America; 4-speed automatic prevalent, 4-speed automatic electronically controlled (4T65-E), Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid, 6-speed manual available on some 2.0T variants, 6-speed automatic Hydra-Matic 6T40 or 6T45
- Reifengrößen: P205/65R15 (base models), P215/60R16 (higher trims), P205/60R15 (base), P215/55R16 and P225/50R16 on GS, 225/50R17, 245/40R18, 235/45R18, 235/40R19, 245/45R18 (depending on trim), 245/45R18
- Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten
- Motoröl: SAE 5W-30, meeting GM dexos1 specification / SAE 5W-30 gasoline engine oil meeting GM dexos1 specification / SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended / 5W-30 fully synthetic recommended
- Getriebeöl: Dexron-III or Dexron-VI automatic transmission fluid as appropriate / Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid / GM DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid / Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid recommended
- Kühlmittel: Approximately 9.0 liters / Approximately 10 liters including heater core, depends on body style and market / Approx. 7.0 liters / Approx. 10.5 liters for 2.4L and 2.0L turbo engines; higher for 6.2L V8 variant
- Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid per service manual / DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on market / DOT 3 or higher
Bekannte Probleme
- Supercharger belt wear on L67 models
- Intake manifold gasket leaks
- Head gasket and overheating issues if coolant neglected
- Intake manifold leaks on supercharged L67
- Transmission shift issues on automatic 4T65-E
- Electrical gremlins in body control module
- Timing chain tensioner noise (2.4L)
- Turbocharger wastegate issues (2.0T)
- Timing chain tensioner noise (2.4L engines)
- Supercharger wear (6.2L V8 GS models)
- Turbocharger wastegate issues (2.0L turbo in some markets)
- Turbocharger wastegate rattling on 2.0L engines