Buick Riviera
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Buick Riviera — from 1985 to 1999.
1985–1993 Buick Riviera
3.8L V6 (L27/3800) · FWD
165 hp / 210 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt45,000 mi
1995–1999 Buick Riviera
3.8L Supercharged V6 (L67 3800 Series II SC) · FWD
240 hp / 280 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E HD)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi
1995–1999 Buick Riviera
3.8L V6 (L36 3800 Series II) · FWD
205 hp / 230 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4T65-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi