The service and repair manual for the 1982 Buick Regal — 3.8L V6 and 4.1L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 4.4L V8 and 4.3L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, turbocharged 4.1L V6 — OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV 4.4L V8 4.3L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Sport Coupe 2-Door · Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 1 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Regal manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 44
- Engine Performance 310
- Accessories & Equipment 509
- General Information 1,742
- Body & Frame 175
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 138
- Brakes 98
- Maintenance 72
- Drivelines & Axles 74
- Restraints 14
- Electrical 799
- Steering 308
- Engine Mechanical 332
- Suspension 161
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Regal
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system › fuel rail · 82V080000The fuel inlet pipe may develop cracks at the flared end leading into the carburetor due to vibrations in operation. these cracks could result in fuel leakage.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 82V012000Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the dr.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and Buick has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Regal. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Regal manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Regal?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 4.1L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 and 5.7L V8 and 4.4L V8 and 4.3L V6 across the Sport Coupe 2-Door, Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Limited Turbo Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1982 Regal problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 Regal, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1982 Regal wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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