The service and repair manual for the 1988 Buick Regal — the 2.8L V6 engine, 2 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 181 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Regal manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 913
- Accessories & Equipment 275
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 91
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 229
- Brakes 53
- Maintenance 86
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 89
- Electrical 202
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 254
- Transmission 298
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Regal
- Power Train — manual transmission › column shift assembly · 88V045000This condition could allow the transmission to be in agear other than that displayed by the shift in.
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 88V040000An open contact would render the brake lights inoperativewhen the brake pedal is depressed. also, t.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hood › latch · 88V065000If primary latch disengages, hood could unexpectedlyopen. if car was in motion, hood could contact.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 88V066000Continued operation of car with either condition couldresult in separation of that joint and possibl.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 88V109000This could result in a loss of brake fluid and a partialloss of braking capability which could resul.
- Wheels · 95V115000If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the.
Owners have filed 181 complaints and Buick has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Regal. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Regal manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Regal?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.8L V6 across the Custom Coupe 2-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1988 Regal problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Regal, covering power train, exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages. 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 1988 Regal wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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