air filter Oldsmobile Achieva 1997 Owner's Manuals

Air C- :aner
The air cleaner is located on the driver’s side of the
engine compartment.
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. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the air filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
Operating the engine with the air cleaner 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 off.
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.

Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.4L ....................... AC Type A- 1233C
3100
....................... ACTypeA-1233C
Engine Oil Filter
2.4L .......................... AC Type PF-44
3100
.......................... ACTypePF-47
Spark Plugs
2.4L ........... AC Type 04 1-9 10 (Platinum Plug)
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
3 100
........... AC Type 041-940 (Platinum Plug)
Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades ...... 19 inches (48 cm)
Dimensions
Length
Coupe
................ 187.9 inches (477.1 cm)
Sedan
................. 1 87.9 inches (477.2 cm)
Coupe
................. 74.1 inches (188.2 cm)
Sedan
.................. 74.1 inches (188.2 cm)
Coupe
................. 53.5 inches (135.9 cm)
Sedan
.................. 53.5 inches (135.9 cm)
Coupe
................ 103.4 inches (262.7 cm)
Sedan
................. 103.4 inches (262.7 cm)
Coupe
................. 55.8 inches ( 14 1.7 cm)
Sedan
.................. 55.8 inches (141.7 cm)
Coupe
................. 55.3 inches ( 140.4 cm)
Sedan
.................. 55.3 inches (140.4 cm)
Width
Height Wheelbase
Front Tread
Rear Tread

Maintenance Schedule
[ Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips
are through dusty areas.
You frequently 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.)
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this sch.edule if
you operate your vehicle under any
of these conditions
is
that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner.
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I Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Change
(or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions.
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule
on tlze,following pages.
Drive Belt Inspection.
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).

Maintenance Schedule
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I Long TriplHighway Definition
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Do not use this schedule if the vehicle
is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used
off paved roads. Use the
Short Trip/City schedule for
these conditions.
Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil
to break
down slower.
I Long TrzH
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure
to follow the complete maintenance schedule
on the.foIlowing pages.
Drive Belt Inspection.
Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance SchedTl
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
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.
(See footnote?.)
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Corztrol Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
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27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change
engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
42,000 Miles (70 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
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.
(See footnote?.)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
[7 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
El Inspect fi le1 tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.) (Also see footnote ++.)
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 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.
(See footnote?.)
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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 chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY. ACTUAL
MILEAGE

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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SERVICED BY
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Enzission Control Service.
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