air filter OLDSMOBILE AURORA 2002 Owners Manual

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to operate your climate
control system.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger
compartment air filter. For more information, see
ªPassenger Compartment Air Filterº in the Index.
Automatic Electronic Climate Control
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic electronic
climate control system, which can be operated either
manually or automatically. Your vehicle also has the
flow
-through ventilation system, which is described
later in this section.Mode Control
Turn the left mode knob to deliver airflow through the
instrument panel or windshield outlets, or the floor
ducts. The system will stay in the selected mode until
the left mode knob is turned again.
The right mode knob controls the fan speed in both the
manual mode and the automatic mode.

Turn the right mode knob to select a manual fan
speed. Turn this knob clockwise to raise the fan
speed. Turn this knob counterclockwise to lower the
fan speed. Turning the right mode knob overrides
the automatic fan control mode. The fan speed
indicators will be illuminated while in the manual
fan control mode.

Press the right mode knob to put the fan control in
the automatic mode. The AUTO FAN light below
the knob will illuminate. The fan speed indicators
will not be illuminated when the system is in the
automatic fan control mode.
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3-8 Rear Window Defogger
(Rear Defogger):
Press this button to
warm the defogger
grid on the rear
window. An indicator
light below the button
will glow while the
rear window defogger
is operating.
At speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger
will stay on until you press the rear button again. At
speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h), the rear defogger will
turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use. If
you press it again, the defogger will operate for about
five minutes only. You can also turn the defogger off
by turning off the ignition.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated outside rearview
mirrors, when you operate the rear window defogger,
the mirrors are also heated to help remove ice and fog.
For more information see ªHeated Outside Rearview
Mirrorsº in the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or other sharp object on
the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system allows
filtered outside air to flow through your vehicle while it
is moving, even if the system is off.
The direction of the airflow
can be controlled by
adjusting/closing the outlets
in the instrument panel.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-9 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-10 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-15 Engine Oil
6
-21 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-23 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-27 Engine Coolant
6
-32 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-34 Brakes
6
-37 Battery
6
-39 Bulb Replacement
6
-48 Tires6
-58 Appearance Care
6
-58 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-62 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-65 Underbody Maintenance
6
-65 Chemical Paint Spotting
6
-66 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-67 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-68 Electrical System
6
-72 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
6
-77 Replacement Bulbs
6
-77 Capacities and Specifications
6
-79 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
E. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
F. Passenger Compartment Air FilterG. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap
I. Engine Oil Dipstick
J. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir
L. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
D. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Passenger Compartment Air Filter
G. Remote Negative (
-) Terminal
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap
I. Engine Oil Dipstick
J. Brake Fluid Reservoir
K. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
(near the air cleaner)
L. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Oil
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the
instrument cluster, it means you need to check your
engine oil level right away. For more information, see
ªDIC Warnings and Messagesº in the Index.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle.
See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index for
more information on location.To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do
the following:
1. Unscrew the two wing screws on the outboard side
of the housing cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter.
4. Install a new engine air cleaner/filter if needed.
5. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the cover. Be sure
the tabs of the cover fit into the slots of the housing.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
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CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn't there, and the
engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't
drive with it off, and be careful working on the
engine with the air cleaner/filter off.
NOTICE:
If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can
cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily
get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when
you're driving.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air filter removes certain
particles from the air, including pollen and dust
particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more
often in dusty areas, indicate that the filter may need to
be replaced early.
The filter should be replaced as part of the routine
scheduled maintenance. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in
the Index for more information.
The passenger compartment
air filter is located on the
passenger side at the base
of the windshield and can
be accessed through a
removable panel under the
hood of the vehicle. See
ªEngine Compartment
Overviewº in the Index
for more information
on location.
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To check or replace the air filter, do the following:
1. With the hood open, unlatch and remove the
access panel.
2. To remove the filter, press on the spring tab on
the side of the filter housing and pull the filter out
of the housing.
3. To install the new filter, press on the spring tab and
insert the filter into the housing. The filter should be
fully inserted into the upper and lower grooves and
locked into place by the spring tab.
4. Reinstall the air filter access panel at the base of
the windshield.Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When to Check and Change
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles
(83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:

In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90F (32C) or higher.

In hilly or mountainous terrain.

When doing frequent trailer towing.

Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in the Index.
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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts are for
the (LX5) 3.5L V6.
Air Cleaner Element A
-1096C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter GM Part # 25654414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter PF
-2129* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter GF
-627* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs PTR5C
-13* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(GM Part # 12556183)
Gap: 0.050 inch (1.27 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*ACDelco

part number.The following replacement parts are for
the (L47) 4.0L V8.
Air Cleaner Element A
-1096C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter GM Part # 25654414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter PF
-58* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter GF
-627* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs PT16EPR
-C13* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(GM Part # 12561466)
Gap: 0.050 inch (1.27 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type Shepherd's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*ACDelco

part number.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace
filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Replace passenger compartment air filter. If you drive regularly under dusty
conditions, the filter may require replacement more often.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.)
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.)
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