air filter Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 Owner's Manuals

Air Cleaner
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
replace
the air filter. to determine when to
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the Index.
I NOTICE:
If the air cleaner 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 in place when you’re driving.
To Check or Replace the Air Filter
1. Unscrew the four Phillips-head screws, then pull the
cover back.
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter and replace the
cover tightly.
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Engine Specifications
2.3L
Quad 4
VINEngineCode ................................. D
Type ............................................ L4
Displacement
.................................. 2.3 Liters
Compression Ratio
............................... 9.5: 1
Firingorder
.................................... 1-3-4-2
Thermostat Temperature
....................... 180°F (82°C)
3.1L
V6
M
V6
3.1 Liters 9.6:
1
1-2-3-4-5-6
195
OF (91 "C)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
Engine
Oil Filter
All engines ...................................... AC Type A- 1233C
2.3L Quad 4
..................................... AC Type PF- 1225
3.1LV6
........................................ ACTypePF-47
3.1L V6
........................................ AC Type CV-892C
2.3L Quad 4
..................................... AC Type 41 -9 10 (Platinum Plug)
3.1L V6 ........................ ........... AC Type R44LTSM6
PCV Valve
Spark
Plugs
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
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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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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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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
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I Maintenance Schedule I
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
48,000 Miles (80 000 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:
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Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 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 Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
U Replace spark plugs (except 2.3L Code D
engine). An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.3L Code
D engine). An Emission Control Servic.e."f
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.?

I Maintenance Schedule I I
75,000 Miles (125 000 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.
78,000 Miles (130 000 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
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