open gas tank Oldsmobile Aurora 1997 Owner's Manuals

Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of
your vehicle.
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The remote fuel door release can help keep your fuel
tank from being siphoned. Always be sure the fuel door
is closed and latched after refueling.
To open the fuel door
(on
the left of the vehicle), press
the button next to the
trunk
release button, to the right
of the steering column. The
ignition does not need to be
on. The remote fuel door
release will work
in all
transaxle positions.
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If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it,
you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap
all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Aurora”
in the Index. When
you put the cap back
on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. Ths would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator
Lamp” in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your retailer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY:^
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or
Jery
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates
for deposits, open
the throttle valve and
inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
17 Lubricate chassis components (or every
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
AII 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. (See footnote?.)
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Contipol Service. (See footnote *.)
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates
for deposits, open the throttle valve and
inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
Replace air cleaner filter.
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. (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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I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule 1
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates
for deposits, open the throttle valve and
inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
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. (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
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