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BUICK LaCrosse
First Generation (2005-2009) / First Generation (2005–2009) / Second Generation (2009–2016) / Second Generation / 2005-2019 / Sedan / 4-door Sedan
North America (primary), with limited global availabilityNorth America / China / select global marketsNorth America / China (2009 model year, noted market differences)North America primary, also China with variationsNorth America / China / Middle East (varies by engine availability)North America / China (with variations)Couverture: expanded
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2005 BUICK LaCrosse LZ9/LE5 (GMX175)
GMX175 / LZ9, LE5 / Standard 3.8L V6 (LZ9) OHV with VVT, optional 3.6L V6 (LE5) DOHC VVT
GoldOpen details
Type d’huile: 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting GM specsCapacité d’huile: 5.7L (6.0 qt) including filter - service fillRelated: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2006 BUICK LaCrosse LZ4/LD9 (GMX126)
GMX126 / LZ4, LD9, L36 / 2006 Buick LaCrosse primarily offered with LZ4 3.8L V6 (North America), LD9 3.0L V6 (China), and L36 3.6L V6 (optional on some trims)
GoldOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional gasoline engine oil meeting GM6094M specificationCapacité d’huile: Approx. 5.7 liters (6 quarts) including filter; service-fill capacity with filter for LZ4 engineRelated: P0300, P0171, P0442
2009 BUICK LaCrosse LX9/LZ4 (GMX190)
GMX190 / LX9, LZ4 / 3.8L V6 (LX9) and 3.0L V6 (LZ4) offered; the 3.8L is the main engine in North America, 3.0L common in some Chinese models
GoldOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade, meeting GM dexos1™ specificationCapacité d’huile: Approx. 5.7 liters (6.0 US quarts) service-fill including oil filter changeRelated: GMX190, LX9, LZ4
2011 BUICK LaCrosse LY7/LFW (GMX132)
GMX132 / LY7, LFW / The 2011 Buick LaCrosse was offered with two primary V6 engines: a 3.0L LY7 SIDI V6 in North America and a 2.4L LFW inline-4 (naturally aspirated and eAssist hybrid variants) for certain trims and markets including China.
GoldOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 (dexos-approved synthetic oil recommended)Capacité d’huile: Approx. 6.9 liters / 7.3 quarts (including filter); service-fill capacity with filter changeRelated: P0011, P0300
2012 BUICK LaCrosse LAF/LF1 (GMX127)
GMX127 / LAF, LF1 / 2012 Buick LaCrosse globally offered mainly with two V6 engines: a 3.0L LAF V6 and a 2.8L LF1 V6 (China). The 3.0L LAF was predominant in North America. Both engines feature a DOHC design with variable valve timing.
GoldOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 synthetic blend or full synthetic meeting GM dexos1 Gen 2 requirementsCapacité d’huile: Approx. 5.6 liters (5.9 US qt) including filter (service-fill volume), filter change recommended with oil changeRelated: LAF (3.0L V6), LF1 (2.8L V6 Chinese market)
2014 BUICK LaCrosse LFW/LLT (GMX260)
GMX260 / LFW, LLT, LEA / In 2014, the Buick LaCrosse was offered mainly with 2.4L LEA I4, 2.0L LFW I4 turbo (China market), and 3.6L LLT V6 engines depending on market. North America primarily had the 3.6L V6 (LLT) and 2.4L I4 (LEA).
SilverOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional depending on market; meeting GM dexos1® Gen 2 or equivalentCapacité d’huile: Approx. 6.9 L (7.3 US qt) with filter – service fill with filter changeRelated: LLT - 3.6L V6 direct injection, LEA - 2.4L inline-4 MultiAir
2015 BUICK LaCrosse LFW/LFV (GMX271)
GMX271 / LFW, LFV / 2.4L Ecotec I4 (LFW) and 3.6L V6 (LFV) available depending on market; North America favored V6 power, China often marketed with 4-cylinder and V6 options
GoldOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30, GM dexos1 compliant synthetic preferredCapacité d’huile: Approx. 5.7 liters (6.0 quarts) service fill with filter for 3.6L V6; 4.2 liters (4.4 quarts) service fill with filter for 2.4L I4Related: P0300, P0420, P0171, P0455
2018 BUICK LaCrosse LFV/LFW (Avenir/LaCrosse base GX)
Avenir/LaCrosse base GX / LFV, LFW / 3.6L V6 naturally aspirated (LFV) and 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (LFW) available depending on market and trim
SilverOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting GM dexos1 Gen 2 specificationCapacité d’huile: 6.9 liters (7.3 quarts) service-fill with filter changeRelated: LFV - 3.6L V6, LFW - 2.0L turbo I4
2019 BUICK LaCrosse LAF (2.5L I4, North America)/LGX (3.6L V6, North America) (E2XX)
E2XX / LAF (2.5L I4, North America), LGX (3.6L V6, North America) / The 2019 Buick LaCrosse in North America offered two main engines, a 2.5L inline-4 (engine code LAF) and a 3.6L V6 (engine code LGX). The V6 is the more common and premium engine, featuring direct injection and DI VVT.
GoldOpen details
Type d’huile: SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommendedCapacité d’huile: Approximately 6.6 liters (7.0 US quarts) service-fill with oil filter change for 3.6L V6; filter should be replaced with oil changeRelated: LAF - 2.5L I4 Ecotec engine, LGX - 3.6L V6 VVT DI engine
Codes moteur par année
| Année | Version | Codes moteur | Cylindrée | Système carburant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | technical-profile | LZ9, LE5 | 3.8L (231 cu in), 3.6L (217 cu in) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | LZ4, LD9, L36 | 3.0L to 3.8L V6 depending on market | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2009 | technical-profile | LX9, LZ4 | 3.8L (3805 cc) and 3.0L (2997 cc) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2011 | technical-profile | LY7, LFW | 3.0 L (LY7), 2.4 L (LFW) | LY7: Sequential multi-port fuel injection with direct injection; LFW: Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | LAF, LF1 | 3.0 liters (LAF), 2.8 liters (LF1 in China) | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | LFW, LLT, LEA | 2.0L (1998 cc), 2.4L (2384 cc), 3.6L (3649 cc) | Direct injection for 3.6L V6; port fuel injection for 2.4L and 2.0L engines |
| 2015 | technical-profile | LFW, LFV | 2393cc (LFW), 3598cc (LFV) | Direct Injection for 3.6L V6; Multi-port Fuel Injection for 2.4L I4 |
| 2018 | technical-profile | LFV, LFW | 3.6 L V6 (3557 cc), 2.0 L I4 turbo (1998 cc) | Direct injection with port injection (V6), direct injection turbocharged (I4) |
| 2019 | technical-profile | LAF (2.5L I4, North America), LGX (3.6L V6, North America) | 2.5L and 3.6L | Gasoline direct injection (V6), multi-point fuel injection (I4) |
Capacité d’huile par moteur
| Année | Codes moteur | Type d’huile | Capacité d’huile | Fluide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LZ9, LE5 | 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting GM specs | 5.7L (6.0 qt) including filter - service fill | DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| 2006 | LZ4, LD9, L36 | SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional gasoline engine oil meeting GM6094M specification | Approx. 5.7 liters (6 quarts) including filter; service-fill capacity with filter for LZ4 engine | DEXRON III or equivalent |
| 2009 | LX9, LZ4 | SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade, meeting GM dexos1™ specification | Approx. 5.7 liters (6.0 US quarts) service-fill including oil filter change | DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid |
| 2011 | LY7, LFW | SAE 5W-30 (dexos-approved synthetic oil recommended) | Approx. 6.9 liters / 7.3 quarts (including filter); service-fill capacity with filter change | GM Dexron VI |
| 2012 | LAF, LF1 | SAE 5W-30 synthetic blend or full synthetic meeting GM dexos1 Gen 2 requirements | Approx. 5.6 liters (5.9 US qt) including filter (service-fill volume), filter change recommended with oil change | GM DEXRON VI or later approved fluid |
| 2014 | LFW, LLT, LEA | SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional depending on market; meeting GM dexos1® Gen 2 or equivalent | Approx. 6.9 L (7.3 US qt) with filter – service fill with filter change | GM approved ATF Dexron VI |
| 2015 | LFW, LFV | SAE 5W-30, GM dexos1 compliant synthetic preferred | Approx. 5.7 liters (6.0 quarts) service fill with filter for 3.6L V6; 4.2 liters (4.4 quarts) service fill with filter for 2.4L I4 | GM DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid |
| 2018 | LFV, LFW | SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification | 6.9 liters (7.3 quarts) service-fill with filter change | GM Dexron VI |
| 2019 | LAF (2.5L I4, North America), LGX (3.6L V6, North America) | SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended | Approximately 6.6 liters (7.0 US quarts) service-fill with oil filter change for 3.6L V6; filter should be replaced with oil change | DEXRON-VI automatic transmission fluid |
Spécifications techniques
- Moteurs: LZ9, LE5, LZ4, LD9, L36, LX9, LY7, LFW, LAF, LF1, LLT, LEA
- Transmissions: Not available in 2005 LaCrosse, 4-/4L60-E electronically controlled 4-speed automatic, DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid, Not offered; automatic transmissions standard, 4-speed 4T65-E electronically controlled automatic, DEXRON III or equivalent, Not offered in 2009 for North America; automatic transmissions standard, 4-speed automatic (3.0L); 4-speed automatic with electronically controlled shift (3.8L)
- Dimensions des pneus: P215/60R16, P225/55R17, P225/50R17, 215/60R16, 225/55R17, P225/60R16, P225/50R18, 245/50R18, 245/45R20, 225/50R17
- Entraxe: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Couple de roue: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluides et données de service
- Huile moteur: 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting GM specs / SAE 5W-30 synthetic or conventional gasoline engine oil meeting GM6094M specification / SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade, meeting GM dexos1™ specification / SAE 5W-30 (dexos-approved synthetic oil recommended)
- Fluide de transmission: DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid / DEXRON III or equivalent / DEXRON VI automatic transmission fluid / GM Dexron VI
- Liquide de refroidissement: 10.0L (2.64 US gallons) / Approx. 10.5 liters (11.1 quarts) / Approx. 10 liters (varies slightly by engine variant) / Approx. 10.5 liters (varies by engine and market)
- Liquide de frein: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, changed every 2 years recommended
Problèmes connus
- Ignition coil failures on LZ9 3.8L engine
- Transmission slip or shift quality issues
- Power window regulator failures
- Intake manifold gasket leaks on 3.8L LZ4 engine
- Electrical gremlins in climate control module
- Intake manifold gasket leaks
- Fuel pump recall issues in some early model years
- Dashboard peeling/delamination
- Timing chain noise in early LY7 engines
- Throttle body sensor issues
- Fuel system contamination in direct injection models
- Timing chain stretch in high mileage LAF engine