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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2016ENCORE BASE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
2016 Buick Encore Base, AWD
Fastener Specifications
2016 Buick Encore Base, AWDSECTION Fastener Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Nut (LUD) | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Stud (LUD) | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Fastener (LUJ) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bracket Fastener (LUJ) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Hose Fastener (LUJ) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Quick Fitting Connector (LUJ) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (LUJ) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe Mounting Fastener (LUD) | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe Fastener (LUD) | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bracket Fastener (LUJ) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Inlet Fastener (LUD) | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Bolts (LUJ) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Water Outlet Fastener (LUD) | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Fastener (LUD) | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Long Fastener (LUJ) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Water Pump Short Fastener (LUJ) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Water Pump Pulley Fastener (LUD) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Water Pump Pulley Fastener (LUJ) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
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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.