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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
Restraint Systems Steering, Suspension
and Rear-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and
Seal Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep
a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-
up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust in the Index.
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INSPECTION
I OR SERVICE I WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection Inspect
the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts
as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced.
Also, if the brake system warning light stays
on or comes on, something may be wrong with the
brake system. See the
Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake system
warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system.
See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transmission
Locking Differential
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage
FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or “SG” designation
may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” “SG/CD,” etc.
To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052103 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 6038-M.
Delco Supreme
1 I@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent).
DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
SAE 8OW-90 Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 123451120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil ~ ~~
Engine oil.
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Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns
indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule
I or Schedule I1
maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your
owner information portfolio is a convenient place
to store them.
DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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DATE ODOMETER
REA DING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance
.
This part also tells you how to obtain
service publications and how to
report any safety defects
.
Part 8
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure ........................................................................\
... 222
BBB Auto Line Program ........................................................................\
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Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program
............................................................. 225
Service Publications
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Customer Assistance
for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
................................... 223
Reporting Safety Defects
........................................................................\
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Customer Satisfaction
Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are
mportant to your dealer and
3ldsmobile. Normally, any concern
with the sales transaction or the
3peration of your vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer’s Sales or
Service Departments. Sometimes,
however, despite the best intentions of
dl concerned, misunderstandings can
3ccur. If your concern has not been
resolved to your satisfaction, the
€allowing steps should be taken:
STEP ONE - Discuss your concern
with a member of dealership
management. Complaints can often be
quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with
the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealership or
the General Manager.
STEP TWO - If after contacting a
member of dealership management, it
appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without
further help, contact the Oldsmobile
Customer Assistance Network by
calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada,
contact GM of Canada Customer
Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In
Puerto Rico or
U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas
locations, contact GM North American
Export Sales in Canada by calling
For prompt assistance, please have the
following information available to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone number
Vehicle Identification Number (This
1-416-644-4112.
is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate
at the left
top of the instrument panel and
visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present
9 Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll free
number listed previously in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention.
However, if you wish to write
Oldsmobile, write to
United States
Customer Assistance Representative
Oldsmobile Central Office
920 Townsend St.
P.O. Box 30095
Lansing, MI 48909
Canada
Customer Assistance Center
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
8P7
When contacting Oldsmobile, please
remember that your concern will likely
be resolved in the dealership, using the
dealership’s facilities, equipment and
personnel. That is why we suggest
you
follow Step One first if you have a concern.
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I
I Oldsmobile Roadside
~~ ~ .
Assistance Program Features
& Benejits
The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll-free call
away-24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Courteous and capable Customer
Assistance Advisors are on-call to
provide you with prompt assistance.
24-Hour OIdsmobiIe Roadside
Assistance Number
1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one
number to call for assistance in the
United States. Trained Customer
Assistance Advisors, on-call to render
assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and
towing
service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile
dealership, take your request for an
Oldsmobile computerized trip routing
or simply answer any questions the
Oldsmobile driver may have about the
coverage provided by your Oldsmobile
Roadside Assistance Program. The
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
number is fully staffed and operational
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Who is Covered?
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers
all 1994 Oldsmobile vehicles.
Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,
regardless of the driver, and is
concurrent with the Bumper-to-Bumper
warranty period.
Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit
services or reimbursement to an owner
or driver when in Oldsrnobile’s
judgement the claims become excessive
in frequency or type of occurrence.
I Service Publications
Information on how to obtain Product
Service Publications, Subscriptions and
Indexes and Service Manuals as
described below
is applicable only in the
fifty U.S. states (and the District of
Columbia) and only for cars and light
trucks with GVWR less than 10,000
pounds (4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to
Product Service Bulletins and Indexes
can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908 Colonel Sam Dr.
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Oldsmobile regularly sends its dealers
useful service bulletins about
Oldsmobile products. Oldsmobile
monitors product performance in the
field. We then prepare bulletins for
servicing our products better. Now, you
can get these bulletins too.
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Bulletins cover various subjects. Some
pertain to the proper use and care of
your vehicle. Some describe costly
repairs. Others describe inexpensive
repairs which,
if done on time with the
latest parts, may avoid future costly
repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician
how to repair
a new or unexpected
condition. Others describe a quicker
way to fix your vehicle. They can help
a
technician service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions
affecting
a small number of cars or
trucks. Your Oldsmobile dealer or a
qualified technician may have to
determine if a specific bulletin applies
to your vehicle.
You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile
bulletins. This way you’ll get them as
they come out. You can wait a while
and get an index to the bulletins. You
can also get individual bulletins.
However, you’ll need the index to
identlfy them.
Subscriptions
You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile
Product Service Publications (PSP’s)
.
This will include bulletins for all
vehicles sold by Oldsmobile and will not
be limited to PSP’s applicable to any
particular model.
For subscription costs and ordering
information call the toll-free number
shown in the following text.
What You’ll Find in the Index
A list of all PSP’s published by
Oldsmobile in a model year
(1990 or
later). PSP’s covering all models of
Oldsmobile vehicles are listed in the
same index.
Price information for the PSP’s you
may want to buy.
How You Can Get an Index
Indexes are published periodically.
Most of the PSP’s which could
potentially apply to the most recent
Oldsmobile models will be listed in the
most recent publication for that model
year. This means you may want to wait
until the end of the model year before
ordering an index, if you are interested
in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current
model year car or truck.
Some PSP’s pertaining to
a particular
model year vehicle may be published in
later years, and these would be listed in
the later year’s index. When you order
an index for a model year that is not
over yet, we’ll send you the most
recently published issue.
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Toll-Free Telephone Number
If you want an ordering form for an
index or a subscription, just call toll-
free and we'll be happy to send you one.
Automated recording equipment will
take your name and mailing address.
The number to call is
1-800-551-4123.
Copies at Participating Dealers
Copies of Indexes and PSP's are at your
participating Oldsmobile dealer.
You
can ask to see them.
A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER:
These
PSP's are meant for technicians.
They are not meant for the "do-it-
yourselfer." Technicians have the
equipment, tools: safety instructions, and
know-how to do a job quickly and safely.
Oldsmobile Service Manuals
For Service Manual cost and ordering
information call
1-800-551-4123.
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