Recommended Torque Values

Model	Trim	Years	Torque
CASCADA	20"BASE / CONVERTBLE	2016 - 2018	100 ft.-lbs.
CENTURY	4 DOOR / CUSTM/LMTD	1986 - 2005	100 ft.-lbs.
ELECTRA	14-INCH / BASE/ULTRA	1980 - 1990	100 ft.-lbs.
ENCLAVE	19"BASE	2008 - 2018	140 ft.-lbs.
ENCORE	18"BASE / BASE	2013 - 2018	100 ft.-lbs.
ENVISION	19"BASE / BASE	2016 - 2016	100 ft.-lbs.
GRAND NATIONAL	COUPE	1984 - 1987	100 ft.-lbs.
LACROSSE	17"OPT. / CX	2005 - 2009	100 ft.-lbs.
LACROSSE	17"BASE / 2.4 4-CYL	2010 - 2015	110 ft.-lbs.
LACROSSE	17"BASE / 2.4 4-CYL	2016 - 2016	125 ft.-lbs.
LACROSSE	18"BASE / 3.6 6-CYL	2018 - 2018	100 ft.-lbs.
LESABRE	BASE	1986 - 2005	100 ft.-lbs.
LUCERNE	17"BASE / CX	2006 - 2011	100 ft.-lbs.
PARK AVE	SEDAN / BASE/PREST	1991 - 2005	100 ft.-lbs.
RAINIER	2WD / CXL	2004 - 2007	100 ft.-lbs.
REATTA	15-INCH / COUPE	1988 - 1991	100 ft.-lbs.
REGAL	GS	1984 - 2004	100 ft.-lbs.
REGAL	18"BASE / BASE	2011 - 2018	110 ft.-lbs.
REGAL T-TYPE	COUPE	1984 - 1987	100 ft.-lbs.
RENDEZVOUS	4WD / CX+/CXL+	2001 - 2006	100 ft.-lbs.
RIVIERA	ALL	1986 - 1999	100 ft.-lbs.
ROADMASTER	SDN/WGN / 225/75R15	1991 - 1996	100 ft.-lbs.
SKYHAWK	13-INCH / CPE/SDN	1984 - 1989	100 ft.-lbs.
SKYLARK	15-INCH / CPE/SDN	1986 - 1998	100 ft.-lbs.
SOMERSET	13"BASE	1985 - 1987	100 ft.-lbs.
TERRAZA	SPORTVAN / CX/CX+/CXL	2005 - 2007	100 ft.-lbs.
VERANO	17"BASE / BASE	2012 - 2016	100 ft.-lbs.

Buick Lug Nut Safety: Essential Tips for Safe Wheel Installation

Here are things to consider on lug nut torque for a Buick:

1. Consult your owner's manual: This is the most important step, as the manufacturer's recommended torque specifications will be specific to your car model and wheel size. Using the incorrect torque can be dangerous, so it's crucial to follow the recommendations in your owner's manual.

2. Use a calibrated torque wrench: A torque wrench is a tool that allows you to tighten lug nuts to a specific torque. It's important to use a calibrated torque wrench to ensure that the nuts are tightened correctly. You can usually rent a torque wrench from a local auto parts store.

3. Tighten the lug nuts in the correct pattern: There is a specific pattern for tightening lug nuts. This helps to ensure that the wheel is evenly tightened and prevents the wheel from warping. The tightening pattern will typically be a star pattern or a crisscross pattern. You can find the correct tightening pattern for your car in your owner's manual.

4. Re-torque the lug nuts after 50-100 miles: New wheels can settle slightly after they are first installed. This can cause the lug nuts to loosen. It's important to re-torque the lug nuts after driving 50-100 miles to ensure that they are still tight.

Here are some additional tips for tightening lug nuts:

• Clean the lug nut threads and the wheel stud threads: This will help to ensure that the torque wrench gets an accurate reading.
• Do not use lubricant on the lug nut threads: Lubricant can affect the torque reading and make it difficult to get the lug nuts tight enough.
• Tighten the lug nuts in small increments: Don't try to tighten the lug nuts all at once. Instead, tighten them in small increments, going around the wheel in a star pattern or crisscross pattern.