engine oil OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1996 Owner's Guide

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
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.
0 Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates
for deposits, open the throttle valve and
inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
An Emission Control Service. *
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and 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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21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. 8
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24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. 8
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
DATE
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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 the suspension and steering
*
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission
Control Service.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
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. +f
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
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ACTUAL MILEAGE
SERVICED BY:
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE ~~ ~~
7-12
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36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
An Emission Control Service. *
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or
every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
39,000 Miles (65 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
42,000 Miles (70 000 km}
El Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and 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 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
45,000 Miles (75 000 km}
0 Change engine oil and filter (or e :veq
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
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0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates
for deposits, open the throttle valve and
inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. I
17 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and
bottom screens
if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these
conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32" C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fluid andfilter do not require changing.
delivery service.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
51,000 Miles (85 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
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54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice. *
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and 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.
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: I
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57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
17 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
0 Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides and underbody contact
points and linkage (or every
6 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
Service.
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DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
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. ‘f
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. *
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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