recommended oil Oldsmobile Achieva 1995 Owner's Manuals

Here are some things you can check before a trip:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?
Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated
to the
recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a short
time to avoid
a major storm system?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway
hypnosis?” Or
is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?
Call
it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or
whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the
road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in
less than a second, and you could crash and be
injured.
What can you
do about highway hypnosis? First, be
aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service,
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise,
or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as
an emergency.
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
OIL FOR THE EXPE( 1 TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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WEATHER
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DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
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As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your
vehicle. However, you can use
SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going
to be 0°F (- 1 8 “C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container
show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such as
SAE 20W-SO.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. Failure
to use the proper oil
can result in engine damage not covered by your
warranty.
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GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil)
meets all the requirements
for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retailer
is ready
to advise if you think something should be
added.
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How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid
to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
If the fluid level
is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it
to the proper 1evel.It doesn’t
take much fluid, generally less than a pint
(0.5L).
Don’t overfill. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label
is made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-I11
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Manual Transaxle Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is
changed. However, the fluid in your manual transaxle
doesn’t require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retailer
Service Department.
If you
do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get
a false reading on
the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
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Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is
self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir
is
filled with hydraulic clutch fluid.
It isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your clutch fluid. Adding
fluid won’t correct
a leak.
A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
When to Check and What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule to determine how
often you should check the
fluid level in your clutch
master cylinder reservoir
and for the proper fluid. See
“Owner Checks and
Services” and
“Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
How to Check
If you can see fluid in the reservoir, the level is
acceptable.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low.
If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating”
in the
Index.
The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will:
0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 262°F ( 128 O C).
0 Protect against rust and corrosion.
0 Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0 Let the warning lights work as they should.
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1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
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This section covers the maintenance required for your
Oldsmobile. Your vehicle needs these services to retain
its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
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Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the
removal
of important components can significantly
affect
the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the
level of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and
to help keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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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
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Maintenance Schedule, I1 I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166
000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
?- 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.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Corrtrol Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage
(or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.

Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolanl
FLUIDLLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to
GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification
1825M.
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Hydraulic Brake System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transaxle
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders

FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent
DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part
No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345349 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12345 120) or synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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USAGE
Manual
Transaxle Shift Linkage
Automatic
Transaxle Shift
Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Chassis
Lubrication and
Fuel Filler Door
and Striker
Plunger
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Engine oil.
Engine
oil.
USAGE
a. Pivots and
Spring
Anchor
b. Release
Pawl
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGT Grade
2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 105lSlS) or
equivalent.
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or
GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Odometer. Tamper Resistant ..................... 2-58
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-58
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 10
Check Oil Warning Light
...................... 2-68
Engine
..................................... 6-11
Pressure Gage
............................... 2-66
WamingLight
............................... 2-67
OwnerPublications
............................ 8-7
Service Bulletins
.............................. 8-7
Service Manuals
.............................. 8-7
Overdrive Position, Automatic Transaxle
............ 2-21
Overheated Engine
.............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-36
Owner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-7
Oil
Ordering
i Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-48
Park (P). Shifting Into
........................... 2-27
Park (P). Shifting Out of
......................... 2-29
Park (P) Position. Automatic Transaxle
.............. 2-19
Parking AtNight
................................... 2-12
On Hills While Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-30
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle ................. 2-29
ParkingBrake
.................................. 2-26
Parking Brake Release
........................... 2-26
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-40
Passing ....................................... 4-10
PowerDoorLocks
............................... 2-4 Power Remote Control Mirrors
.................... 2-48
Power Steering
.................................. 4-8
Checking
................................... 6-24
Power Windows
................................ 2-32
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-25
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-7
PowerSeat
..................................... 1-3
Power Steering Fluid Adding
.................................... 6-24
Radio Reception. Understanding
.................. 3-14
Radios A"Stere0
............................... 3-6
A" Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player ... 3-10
A" Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player ..... 3-8
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-14
Reading Lamps Front
...................................2-45, 46
Rear
....................................... 2-46
Rear Door Security Locks ......................... 2-5
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
.................. 1-29
Rear Seat Cup Holder
........................... 2-50
Rear Seat Outside Position
........................ 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers
............................ 1-26
RearTowing
................................... 5-11
Rear Window Defogger
........................... 3-4
Rear Window Defogger Antenna
................... 3-17
Rearview Mirror, Inside Day/ Night
................ 2-47
Reclining Front Seatbacks
.......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............ 7-41, 42
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