1970–1976 BUICK ESTATE WAGON

455 cu in (7.5L) Buick V8, 4-bbl•RWD•gas•403

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,410 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,482/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

489 jobs across 18 categories

body (31)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (26)

electrical (67)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (55)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (14)

interior (24)

maintenance (31)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (47)

transmission (37)

Repair Procedures — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

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body · 31

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 26

electrical · 67

emissions · 1

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engine · 55

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 14

interior · 24

maintenance · 31

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 47

transmission · 37

Torque Specs — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

Units

124 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (21)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (13)

electrical (11)

engine (33)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (3)

suspension (14)

Fluid Capacities — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

DTC Codes — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

BCI Group 27F

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

525 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

90 Ah

Amp Hours

165 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions12.19" × 6.81" × 8.94"

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Fitment notes: Standard top post terminals for 1970s full-size Buick; verify clearance

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Control Modules — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

31 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (31)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1970-1976

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Full-size wagon. Rear wipers were not common on American wagons of this era despite being wagons

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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Full wiper guide for this Estate Wagon →

NHTSA Recalls — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon

Wiper blades

Full-size wagon. Rear wipers were not common on American wagons of this era despite being wagons

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1970–1976 Buick Estate Wagon 455 cu in (7.5L) Buick V8, 4-bbl and can vary by trim.

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