Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 Owner's Manuals

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle
in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly
how
you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances
only
a few times a week. Or you may drive long
distances
all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may
use your vehicle
in making deliveries. Or you may drive
it to work, to do errands or in many other ways.
Because
of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need
more frequent checks and replacements than
you’ll find
in the schedules in this section. So please read this
section and note how you drive. If you have any
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good
condition, see your Oldsmobile retailer.
This part tells
you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them. If you
go
to your retailer for your service needs, you’ll know
that GM-trained and supported service people will
perform
the work using genuine GM parts. The
proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed
in Part
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these.
All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs
done before you
or anyone else drives the vehicle.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your
Vehicle’’
in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel’’ in
the Index.
Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how
to decide which
schedule to follow:

Maintenance Schedule
I Schedule I Definition I
Follow Maintenance Schedule I if any one of these is
true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving
in stop and go traffic).
0 Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frecp~ently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle. (With some models, you should never
tow
a trailer. See “Towing a Trailer“ in the Index.)
Schedule
I should also be followed if the vehicle is used
for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial
application.
I Schedule I Intervals I
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months,
Whichever Occurs First
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or 6 Months,
Whichever Occurs First
Chassis Lubrication
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every
12,000 Miles (25
000 km)
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
Tire Rotation
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in dusty
conditions
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Spark Plug Replacement (except 2.3L Code
D engine)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection (except 2.3L
Fuel
Tmk, Cap and Lines Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
Cooling System Service (or every 24 months,
Code
D engine)
24 months, whichever occurs first)
whichever occurs first)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only)
Spark Plug Replacement (2.3L Code
D engine only)
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Maintenance Schedule
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditions from
Schedule
I is true.
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months.
Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever
whichever
occurs first)
occ~~rs
first)
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every
15,000 Miles
(25 000 km)
Every 30,000 Miles
(50 000 knl)
Tire Rotation
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
Cooling System Service (or every
24 months.
Spark Plug Replacement (except 2.3L
Code D engine)
Spark Plug Wire Inspection (except 2.3L Code
D engine)
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Fuel
Tank. Cap and Lines Inspection
Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only)
Spark Plug Replacement
(2.3L Code D engine only)
24 months, whichever occurs first)
whichever occurs
first)
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
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I Maintenance Schedule I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
( 166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
-1 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not
nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of vehicle
useful life. We, however, urge that
all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
I I
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotati.on” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Maintenance Schedule I I
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 rnanths, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
L
I I
DATE ACTUAL
MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage
(or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months? whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months. whichever occurs first).
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
El Cha.nge engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Con fro/ Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE

Maintenance Schedule I
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Sewice.
17 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter
more often under dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect
fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.?
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
L- -
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1 Maintenance Schedule I I
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Em.ission Control Service.
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I I
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: