OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1995 Owners Manual

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
011 the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until
the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift
to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring. LIS~ plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud
and other debris
can collect.
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Part 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 retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make
SLI~~ any necessary repairs are
completed
at once.
Restraint Systems
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.
Steering, Suspension and Front-
Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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 hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
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.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Accelerator and cruise control cables should
not
be lubricated.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads
for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc.
You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits or
conditions result
in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
3M retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant Supplement
FLUID/LUBRICANT
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.
GM Part
No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
L
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake System
Parking Brake
Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ 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).
DEXRON@-I11 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
4utomatic
Ihmsaxle Shift
Linkage
Floor Shift
Linkage
Chassis
Lubrication
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil.
Engine oil. Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
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.
USAGE
Hood and Door
Hinges, Fuel
Door Hinge,
Rear
Compartment
Lid Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT I
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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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and
who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages. Also,
you should retain all
maintenance receipts.
Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Recora
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
I DATE I READING I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Maintenance Record
ODOMETER SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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@ Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Manager, contact the owner ol'the retail facility or the
General Manager.
STEP TWO
-- If after contacting ;I member of the retail
facility management.
it appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the retail facility 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 Oshawn by
calling 1-800-263--3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French).
In Mexico. call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico. call
1-800-496-9992 (English)
or 1-800-496-9993
(Spanish).
In the U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-800-496-9994.
In other overseas locations. contact
GM North American Export Sales in C~unada by calling
1-905-644-4 112.
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer Assistance
Representative:
Your name, address, home and busine.ss telephone
numbers
0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the left top of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Retail facility name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
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
L 1 H 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and
GM
Overseas offices.
When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that
your concern
will likely be resolved in the retail facility,
using the retailer's facilities, equipment and personnel.
That is
why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have
a concern .
Customer Assistance for the Hearing
or Speech Impaired
(TDD)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties,
Oldsmobile has installed special TDD
(Telecomn~unicatiorl Devices for the Deaf') equiplnent at
its Customer Assistance Center.
Any hearing or speech
impaired customer
who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate
with Oldsmobile by dialing:
I -800-TDD-OLDS. (TDD
users
in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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