oil OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1994 Owner's Manual

Here are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions on the
cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -
before they set.
Use a clean cloth or sponge, and
change to a clean area often. A soft
brush may be used
if stains are
stubborn.
ventilated area only.
If you use them,
don’t saturate the stained area.
If a ring forms after spot cleaning,
clean the entire area immediately or it
will set.
Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove
Always clean a whole trim panel or
any
loose dirt.
section. Mask surrounding trim along
stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
following the directions on the
container label.
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t
saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section,
use a sponge to remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet
sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly
damp paper towel or cloth.
Then dry it immediately with a blow
dryer or a heat lamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp.
You could scorch the fabric.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
cleaner at all. Some spots and stains
will clean off better with just water and
mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or
scraper. Use very little cleaner, light
pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at
the outside of the stain, “feathering”
toward the center. Keep changing to a
clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric,
immediately dry the area with an air
hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help
prevent a cleaning ring. (See the
previous NOTICE.)
Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine,
shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing
gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils,
wax crayon, tar and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Follow the solvent-type instructions
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and
described
earlier.
asphalt will stain
if left on a vehicle
seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful,
because the cleaner will dissolve them
and may cause them to spread.
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Non-Greasy Stains
Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg,
fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine,
vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a
waterhaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1
cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-
type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise,
chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
If a stain remains, clean it with
clean
with cool water and allow to
dry.
solvent-type cleaner.
weaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to
remove dirt. You may have to do it
more than once.
polish will stain if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water
and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild
solution
of 10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-
based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned
immediately.
If dirt is allowed to work
into finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces
of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes
may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
4 Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and
dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be
scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are
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Aluminum Wheels
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating similar to the painted
surface of your truck. Don’t use strong
soaps, chemicals, chrome polish,
abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning
brushes on them because you could
damage this coating. After rinsing
thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
NOTICE:
Don’t use an automatic vehicle
wash that has hard silicon carbide
cleaning brushes. These brushes
can take off the protective coating.
1 Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will
make them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with
a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp
weather more frequent application may
be required. (See
Recommended Fluids
G Lubricants in the Index.)
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires
sheet metal repair or replacement,
make sure the body repair shop applies
anti-corrosion material to the parts
repaired or replaced to restore
corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice
melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap,
bird droppings, chemicals
from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign
matter can damage your vehicle’s finish
if they remain on painted surfaces. Use
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will
corrode quickly and may develop into a
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or
other
service outlets. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect on
the underbody.
If these are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
can occur on the underbody parts such
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody with plain
water. Clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. Dirt packed in
closed areas of the frame should be
loosened before being flushed. Your
dealer or an underbody vehicle washing
system can do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical fallout.
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage can take two forms:
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Engine Specifications
4.3L V6 Engine
VIN Engine Code ................................................................. W
Type ........................................................................\
.............. V6
Displacement
....................................................................... \
4.3 Liters
Compression Ratio
............................................................... 9.1 : 1
Firing Order ........................................................................\
. 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification
............................... 195°F (91OC)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element .................................................................. AC Type A1 163C
Engine Oil Filter
........................................................................\
AC Type PF-51
Fuel Filter
........................................................................\
.......... GF481
PCV Valve
........................................................................\
......... AC Type CV-892C
Spark Plugs
........................................................................\
........ AC Type oCR43TSM
Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14
rnm)
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Fluids & Lubricants
I ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE
Antifreeze Coolant ................................ Year-round antifreeze for .............. 1052103 1 gal. (3.8 L)
(Ethylene Glycol Base) coolant mixtures
(Grease Gun Insert) 1052497
Chassis
Lubricant
................................. General chassis lube, etc. .............. 12346003 or 14 oz. (397 g)
Delco Supreme 110 Brake Fluid ......... Brake System ................................. 1052535 16 02. (0.5 L)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
............ Automatic Transmission, Transfer Case
DEXRON@-I11
........................................................................\
................... 12346143 32 02. (1.0 L)
DEXRONB-IIE ........................................................................\
.................. 12345881 32 02. (1.0 L)
Engine Oil ............................................. Engine lubrication .......................... See the Index under Engine OiZ.
Gear Lubricant 8OW-90 ....................... Limited Slip Differential , ................ 1052271
GM Engine Oil Supplement
(E.O.S.) ... See your dealer for advice ............. 1052367
Engine Oil
............................................. Hood, tailgate and door hinges
Windshield Washer Solvent
................. Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering Fluid
........................... Power Steering System .................. 1050017 32 oz. (1 .O L)
1052884 16 02. (0.5 L)
Front Differential
Silicone Grease
.................................... Weatherstrips ................................. 12345579 1 02. (28 g)
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant
.... General purpose silicone ................ 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g)
lubricant, weatherstrips
............. 1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
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Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services
listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use
are listed in Section
D. Make sure
whoever services your vehicle uses
these. All parts should be replaced and
all necessary repairs done before you or
anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM SERVICE
NO.
1. Engine Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity.
The
“SH” or “SG” designation may be
shown alone or in combination with
others, such as “SH/CD,”
“SH, SG,
CD,” “SG/CD,” etc. To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g., SAE 5W-30 or SAE 1OW-
30), see the Index under Engine Oil.
2. Chassis Lubrication - Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides, underbody contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front
suspension and steering linkage.
3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and
Inspection
- For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your tires
following the instructions
in this
manual. See
Tires, Inspection G.
Rotation in the Index. Check the
tires for uneven wear or damage. If
you see irregular or premature wear,
check the wheel alignment. Check for
damaged wheels also.
Inspection - Inspect the drive belt
for cracks, fraying, wear and proper
tension. Replace as needed.
5. Cooling System Service‘: - Drain,
flush and refill the system with new
or approved recycled coolant
conforming to
GM Specification
6038-M. Keep coolant at the proper
mixture as specified. See
CooZant in
the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection, corrosion
inhibitor level and maintains proper
engine operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated.
Tighten screw-type hose clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and
air conditioning condenser. Wash the
pressure cap and neck.
4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt
To help ensure proper operation, we
recommend
a pressure test of both the
cooling system and the pressure cap.
6. Transmission Service - Change
both the fluid and filter every 15,000
miles
(25 000 lun) 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.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police
If you do not use your vehicle under
any of these conditions, change both
the fluid and filter every
100,000
miles (166 000 lun) .
Replace spark plugs with the proper
type. See
Replacement Parts in the
Index.
8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection‘%t -
Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot
fit at the
coils and at the spark plugs. Replace
wires as needed.
car
or delivery service.
7. Spark Plug Replacement” -
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9. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement': -
Replace every 30,000 miles (50 000
km) or more often under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the
proper replacement intervals for your
driving conditions.
10. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection*t
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
an even filler neck imprint or any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
1 1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) System 1nspection':t
-
Inspect the system for proper
function. Replace any worn, plugged
or collapsed hoses and seals.
Replace valve only if necessary.
12. Fuel Filter Replacement'$t -
Replace the fuel filter every 30,000
miles (50 000 ltrn), or sooner if
clogged.
13. Engine Timing and Distributor Check':'t
- Adjust the timing to
the underhood label specifications.
Inspect the inside and outside of the
distributor cap and rotor for craclts, carbon tracking and corrosion.
Clean or replace
as needed.
14. Differential (Axle) Service-Check
rear/front differential fluid level and
add as needed. Check constant
velocity joints and axle seals for
leaking.
Locking Rear Differential -Drain
fluid at first engine oil change and
refill. Check fluid level and add as
needed at subsequent oil changes. In
dusty areas, or trailer towing
applications, drain fluid at every
15,000 miles (25 000 ltm) and refill.
More frequent lubrication may be
required during heavy-duty or off-
road use. A fluid loss in this system
may indicate
a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired at once.
15. Brake Systems Inspection-When
the engine oil is changed, inspect
the lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, craclts,
chafing, etc. Check the parking
brake adjustment and the fluid level
in the master cylinder. A low brake
fluid level can indicate worn disc
brake pads which may need to be
serviced.
A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem. See
the
Index under Brake System Warning
Light. When the wheels are
removed for rotation, inspect disc
brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings for wear and
craclts. Inspect other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, etc. at the
same time.
You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often
if your driving
habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
16. Transfer Case Fluid Change -In
heavy or frequent trailer towing
applications, drain fluid and refill
every
30,000 miles (50 000 ltm).
'$ = An Emission Control Service.
f = The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to pelform this
maintenance item will not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
prior
to the completion of vehicle useful life.
General Motors, however, urges that
all
recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded
in "Section E:
Maintenance Record. ''
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4 Section B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure
they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
At Each Fuel Fill (/t is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fi//-)
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Engine Oil Level
Check
the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil in the Index for
further details.
Engine Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
Fluid Level necessary. See
WindshieZd Washer Fluid in the Index for further details.
Check
the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix
if necessary. See CooZant in the
Least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE
I WHAT TO DO
Tire Inflation Check
tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification/
Tire label located on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Tires in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Clean
cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
15 hours of tape play. See Audio Systems in
the
Index for further details.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transmission
Locking Differential
Key Lock Cylinders
Automatic Transmission Shift
Linkage
FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or “SG” designation
may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” “SG/CD,” etc.
To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052103 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 6038-M.
Delco Supreme
1 I@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent).
DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
SAE 8OW-90 Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 123451120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil ~ ~~
Engine oil.
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Maintenance Schedule
USAGE
Transfer Case Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl Anchor
Hood, Door and
Tailgate Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Fuel
Door Hinge, Rear
Compartment Lid
Hinges
Weatherstrips
Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier
(if equipped)
FLUID/LUBRICANT
DEXRONB-I11 or DEXRONo-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345881).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
GM Optildeen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No.
1051515) or equivalent.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirements of GM Part
No. 12345120.
See
RepZacernsnt Parts in the Index for recommended- replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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