oil change Oldsmobile Aurora 1998 s User Guide

Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything from a container to clean your
vehicle,
be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
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Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
-- some more than
others
-- and they can all damage your vehicle, too. Don’t
use any of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces
with a clean, damp cloth.
Your retailer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent
Dry Spot and Soil
Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean
normal spots and stains very well. You can get
GM-approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”
in the Index.)
Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area
If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
often. A soft brush may be used
if stains are stubborn.
area immediately or it will set.
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Fuse
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Usage
Trunk and Fuel Door Releases and Trunk Pull Down
Electronic Level Control
Heated Seat, Instrument Panel Exterior Lamps
Base@ Stereo (Option)
Power Door Locks
Interior Lam]
Hazard Lamps, xoplamps
Parking Lamps
Heated Outside
Mirror
Open
Fuse Usage
33 Fuel Door Release
34 Cooling Fan Relay
35 Battery Thermistor
36 Instrument Panel
-- Power Antenna, Remote
CD Changer, Radio Chassis
Instrument Panel -- Remote Accessory
Power Module, Oil Level Indicator,
ALDL
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Heated Seats
Fuel Pump
Open
Rear Defog
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Rear Defog 1

IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED
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Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Aurora
retailer
for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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Maintenance Schedule
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166
000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown
at 150,000 miles (240
000 km) should be performed at
the same interval after 150,000
miles (240 000 km).
See “Owner Checks and Services’’ and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” following.
Footnotes
f‘ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation.
See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” in Part
C of this schedule.
# Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage,
transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides
and underbody contact points and linkage.
* Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor. This
monitor will show you when to change the engine oil
and filter
-- usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km)
and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change.
Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on
before
3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle
more than 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months
without an oil and filter change.
The system won’t detect dust in the oil.
So if you drive
in
a dusty area, be sure to change your oil and filter
every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE
OIL SOON message appears. Remember to reset the
Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed. For
more information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor” in
the Index.
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I Maintenance Schedule I
7,500 Miles (I2 500 km) DATE I
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor. See ACTUAL
“Engine Oil” in the Index. MILEAGE SERVICED
BY
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation’’ in the Index for proper
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
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I
DATE I
DATE 1
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY: I
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1 Maintenance Schedule I
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
DATE I
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY: I
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I Maintenance Schedule I
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
17 Check Oil Life Monitor, If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
CI Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See
footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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°F (32°C) or higher.
DATE 1
MILEAGE
I DATE I
I MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY: I
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I Maintenance Schedule I
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
!J Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
[7 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
At.)
rotation
pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ’k.)
(See footnote #.)
Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
DATE
DATE
(Continued)
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Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0
0
0
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?.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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?.)
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
I DATE
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I Maintenance Schedule I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
(See footnote #.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
I7 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote *.)
0 Lubricate chassis components (or at each engine oil and filter change).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor.
If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
DATE
DATE
I
MILEAGE
(Continued)
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