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2011 Buick Lucerne Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2011 Buick Lucerne oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2011 Buick Lucerne, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2011 Buick Lucerne oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
3.9L 6-cylinder [M] LGD M Flex4 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12731179
4.6L 8-cylinder [S] S7.4 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)GM 12731179

Select Your 2011 Buick Lucerne Engine Option

3.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code [M] LGD M Flex

Engine:

3.9L 6-cylinder [M] LGD M Flex [aka 3.9L V6 (Flex)]

Body & Trims:

CX, CXL, Super

Oil Capacity:

4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

2011 Buick Lucerne 3.9L 6-cylinder [M] LGD M Flex oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEOC3

Oil Capacity:

4 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51522-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46902-EA

Coolant Capacity:

9.7 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

If you are using E85 or M85 fuels, use AMSOIL of the appropriate viscosity and follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended drain interval. Extended oil drain intervals are only possible if you perform an oil analysis when using these types of fuels.

4.6L 8-cylinder Engine Code [S] S

Engine:

4.6L 8-cylinder [S] S [aka 4.6L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

CX, CXL, Super

Oil Capacity:

7.4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

2011 Buick Lucerne 4.6L 8-cylinder [S] S oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEOC3

Oil Capacity:

7.4 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51522-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46902-EA

Coolant Capacity:

12.7 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

This specification has been updated from the Dexos 1 Gen 2 standard to the newer General Motors (GM) Dexos 1 Gen 3 standard.

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