fuel filter Oldsmobile Aurora 2001 Owner's Manuals

Table of Contents (cont'd)
Maintenance Schedule Service and Appearance Care
Section
7
Section
6
Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services
Periodic Maintenance InspectionsRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
Maintenance Records
iv
Fuel
Checking Fluids and Lubricants
GM Oil Life System™
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Brakes
Bulb ReplacementWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires and Wheels
Appearance Care
Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel
6
-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-10 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-15 Engine Oil
6
-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
6
-23 Automatic Transaxle Fluid
6
-26 Engine Coolant
6
-31 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-32 Brakes
6
-35 Battery
6
-37 Bulb Replacement
6
-48 Tires6
-58 Appearance Care
6
-58 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-62 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-64 Underbody Maintenance
6
-64 Chemical Paint Spotting
6
-65 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-66 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-67 Electrical System
6
-71 Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
6
-75 Replacement Bulbs
6
-76 Capacities and Specifications
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-78 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English
and metric conversions. Please refer to ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index for more information.
Engine Code (LX5) 3.5L V6
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more
fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal, Drain Plug
and Replacement 7.4 quarts (7.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . .
After Complete Overhaul 10.0 quarts (9.5 L). . . . .
When performing either transaxle procedure, check
fluid level when done. More fluid may be needed.
Cooling System10.0 quarts (9.5 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase6.0 quarts (5.7 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
When changing filter, up to 0.5 quart (0.5 L) more oil
may be needed.Fuel Tank18.5 U.S. gallons (70.0 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning RefrigerantSee refrigerant . . . . . .
charge label under the hood.
Power Steering
Pump Only 1.0 pint (0.5 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete System 1.5 pints (0.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressures
See Tire-Loading Information . . . . . . . .
label on the rear edge of the driver's door.
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Code (L47) 4.0L V8
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more
fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal, Drain Plug
and Replacement 11.0 quarts (10.4 L). . . . . . . . . . .
After Complete Overhaul 12.6 quarts (12.0 L). . . .
When performing either transaxle procedure, check
fluid level when done. More fluid may be needed.

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Cooling System13.0 quarts (10.5 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase7.0 quarts (6.6 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
When changing filter, up to 0.5 quart (0.5 L) more oil
may be needed.
Fuel Tank17.5 U.S. gallons (66.2 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
See refrigerant . . . . . .
charge label under the hood.
Power Steering
Pump Only 1.0 pint (0.5 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete System 1.5 pints (0.7 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressures
See Tire-Loading Information . . . . . . . .
label on the rear edge of the driver's door.
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure
to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in
this manual.
Engine Specifications
The following engine specifications are for the
(LX5) 3.5L V6.
VIN Engine Code H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type V6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 212 cubic inches (3.5L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 9.3:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature
Specification 180
F (82
C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The following engine specifications are for
the (L47) 4.0L V8.
VIN Engine Code C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type V8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 279 cubic inches (4.0L). . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compression Ratio 10.3:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Temperature
Specification 180
F (82
C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
The following replacement parts are for the
(LX5) 3.5L V6.
Air Cleaner Element AC Type A
-1096C . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter GM Part # 25654414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter AC Type GF
-627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs PT16EPR
-C13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(GM Part # 12561466)
Gap: 0.050 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type Shepard's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following replacement parts are for the
(L47) 4.0L V8.
Air Cleaner Element AC Type A
-1096C . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter GM Part # 25654414. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter AC Type GF
-627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs PT16EPR
-C13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(GM Part # 12561466)
Gap: 0.050 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type Shepard's Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 22.0 inches (56.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Length 205.4 inches (522.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 74.4 inches (189.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 55.4 inches (141.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase 113.8 inches (289.1 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread 62.5 inches (159.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread 62.5 inches (159.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .