spark plugs replace Oldsmobile Aurora 1997 Owner's Manuals

Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the
air conditioning system
in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Aurora retailer.
Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... C
Type
.................................... V8
Displacement ........................ 4.0 Liters
Horsepower
............................. 250
Firing Order
................... 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
.................. 180°F (82°C)
Compression Ratio
...................... 10.3:
1
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts
Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Engine Oil Filter
................ AC Type PF-58
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type 41-929
Gap:
0.050 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
............................... 6.32pin
Length
..................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Vehicle Dimensions
Length .................. .205.4 inches (522 cm)
Width
.................... ,74.4 inches (189 cm)
Height
.................... .55.4 inches (141 cm)
Wheelbase
.............. 11 3.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Front Tread
................ .62.5 inches (159 cm)
Rear Tread
................ .62.5 inches (159 cm)
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I I
~ I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
I
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
ACTUAL MILEAGE
1
SERVICED BY:
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
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 O F
(32" C) or higher.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.

97,500 Miles (162 500 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 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
An Enlission Control Service.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
c] Change automatic transaxle fluid and bottom
screens if the vehicle is mainly dnven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 O F
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
Lubrication Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Windshield (GM Part No. 105
15 15) or
Washer Solvent GM
Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
equivalent.
Hood Latch
Anchor and or lubricant
meeting requirements
Pivots, Spring Part No.
12346293 or equivalent)
Assembly, Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM
GC-LB.
Release Pawl of
NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Hood and
Door
Hinges, Multi-pur ose lubricant,
Lid Hinges Compartment
Hinge, Rear
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Fuel Door Superlube (GM
Part
Weatherstrip Dielectric
Silicone Grease (GM
Conditioning Part No. 12345579
or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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