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1987 Buick Electra V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 FI
System Specifications
1987 Buick Electra V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 FISECTION System Specifications
MAKE, YEAR & MODEL LITERS QUARTS
BUICK ELECTRA, LE SABRE, REATTA,
RIVIERA, ROADMASTER, ESTATE WAGON
1992 Roadmaster 16.0 17.0
w/HD radiator 16.5 17.5
1992-88 Reatta, Riviera 12.5 13.0
1992-87 LeSabre 12.5 13.0
Electra, Park Avenue 12.5 13.0
1991 Roadmaster, Estate Wagon 16.0 17.0
1990-88 Estate Wagon 15.5 16.0
1987 Estate Wagon 15.0, 14.5* 16.0, 15.5*
Riviera 11.5 12.0
1986 LeSabre, Estate Wagon 15.0, 14.5* 16.0, 15.5*
Electra, Park Avenue, Riviera 11.5 12.0
1985 LeSabre, Estate Wagon: V6. 12.5 13.0
V8 ex. Diesel 15.0 16.0
Diesel 17.5, 17.0* 18.5, 18.0*
Electra, Park Avenue 12.5 13.5
Riviera: Turbo 12.0 13.0
V8 ex. Diesel 14.5 15.5
V8 Diesel 17.0 18.0
1984 Turbo V6 (Riviera) 12.0 13.0
H.D. Cooling 13.0 13.5
1984-83 V6 ex. Turbo 12.5 13.0
V8: ex. Riviera 14.5, 15.5* 15.5, 16.0*
Riviera 15.5 16.5
Diesel 17.0 18.0
1983 Turbo V6 (Riviera) 13.0, 13.5* 13.5, 14.0*
* Indicates with air conditioning
BUICK ELECTRA, LE SABRE, REATTA,
RIVIERA, ROADMASTER, ESTATE WAGON
1992 Roadmaster 16.0 17.0
w/HD radiator 16.5 17.5
1992-88 Reatta, Riviera 12.5 13.0
1992-87 LeSabre 12.5 13.0
Electra, Park Avenue 12.5 13.0
1991 Roadmaster, Estate Wagon 16.0 17.0
1990-88 Estate Wagon 15.5 16.0
1987 Estate Wagon 15.0, 14.5* 16.0, 15.5*
Riviera 11.5 12.0
1986 LeSabre, Estate Wagon 15.0, 14.5* 16.0, 15.5*
Electra, Park Avenue, Riviera 11.5 12.0
1985 LeSabre, Estate Wagon: V6. 12.5 13.0
V8 ex. Diesel 15.0 16.0
Diesel 17.5, 17.0* 18.5, 18.0*
Electra, Park Avenue 12.5 13.5
Riviera: Turbo 12.0 13.0
V8 ex. Diesel 14.5 15.5
V8 Diesel 17.0 18.0
1984 Turbo V6 (Riviera) 12.0 13.0
H.D. Cooling 13.0 13.5
1984-83 V6 ex. Turbo 12.5 13.0
V8: ex. Riviera 14.5, 15.5* 15.5, 16.0*
Riviera 15.5 16.5
Diesel 17.0 18.0
1983 Turbo V6 (Riviera) 13.0, 13.5* 13.5, 14.0*
* Indicates with air conditioning
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.