automatic transmission fluid OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1994 Owners Manual

Your Driving and the Road
Turn Signals When Towing a
Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher
and extra wiring. The green arrows on
your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal a turn or lane
change. Properly hooked up, the trailer
lights will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change
lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your
signal when they are not, It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the
trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you
might have to use your brakes
so much
that they would get hot and no longer
work well. On
a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed
to around 45 mph
(70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of
engine and transmission overheating.
If you are towing a trailer that weighs
more than
3,000 pounds (1 350 kg), it’s
best to drive in
D instead of Overdrive
(or, as you need to, a lower gear). This
will minimize heat build-up and extend
the life of your transmission.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If
something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured,
and both your vehicle and the trailer
can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on
a hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t
shift into
P (Park) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under
the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place,
release the regular brakes until the
chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then
apply your parking brake and then
shift to
P (Park).
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave
After Parking on
a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold
the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
of
the chocks.
store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you’re pulling a trailer. See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on
this. Things that are especially
important in trailer operation are
automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt,
cooling system, and brake adjustment.
Each of these is covered in this manual,
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4.3L V6 Engine (CODE w)
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank
2. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
6. Air Cleaner
7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Radiator Pressure Cap
IO. Battery
a
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Service &Appearance Care
4. Remove the air cleaner filter from the
5. Install a new air cleaner filter and
housing.
reverse steps
1-3.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
4 good time to check your automatic
transmission fluid level is when the
:ngine oil is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to change your fluid. See
Scheduled Maintenance Services in
the
Index.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little
difficult, you may choose to have this
done at an Oldsmobile dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow
all the instructions here, or you could
get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can
damage your transmission.
Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot
engine parts or exhaust system,
starting a fire. Be sure to get an
accurate reading if you check your
transmission fluid.
Wait at least
30 minutes before
checking the transmission fluid level if
you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are abovc
At high speed for quite a while.
90°F (32°C).
In
heavy traffic - especially in hot
weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid
should be at normal operating
temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).
To Check Transmission Fluid Hot:
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving
about
15 miles (24 km) when outside
temperatures are above
50°F (10°C). If
it's colder than
50°F ( 10°C), drive the
vehicle in
D (3rd Gear) until the engine
temperature gage moves and then
remains steady for ten minutes. Then
follow the hot check procedures.
To Check Transmission Fluid Cold:
A cold check is made after the vehicle
has been sitting for eight hours or more
with the engine off and is used only as a
reference. Let the engine run at idle for
five minutes if outside temperatures are
50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than
50°F (lO"C), you may have to idle the
engine longer. Should the fluid level be
low during a cold check, you
must
perform a hot check before adding fluid.
This will give you a more accurate
reading of the fluid level.
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To Check the Fluid Hot or Cold:
Park your vehicle on a level place.
With the parking brake applied, place
With your foot on the brake pedal,
the
shift lever in
P (Park).
move the shift lever through each gear
range, pausing for about three
seconds in each range. Then, position
the shift lever in
P (Park).
minutes or more.
Let the engine run at idle for three Then, Without Shutting off the
Engine, Follow These Steps:
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out
the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three
seconds and then pull it back
out
again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lower level. The fluid level
must be in the
COLD area for a cold
check or in the
HOT area or cross-
hatched area for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable
range, push the dipstick back in all
the way; then flip the handle down to
lock the dipstick in place.
How to Add FIuid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind
of transmission
fluid to use. See
Recommended Fluids
G Lubricants in the index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper fluid to bring the level up
to the COLD area for a cold check or
the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t
take much fluid, generally less than a
pint
(OSL) . Don’t overfill. We
recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRONB-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE,
because fluids with that label are made
especially for your automatic
transmission. Damage caused by fluid
other than DEXRONB-I11 or
DEXRONB-IIE is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
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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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Maintenance Schedule
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At Least Once a Year (cant.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Parking Brake
and Automatic
Transmission
P (Park)
Mechanism Check
Underbody Flushing
Differential Service
Transfer Case
WHAT TO DO
CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure ther\
e is room in front
of your
vehicle in case it begins
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
Check rear/front differential fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking.
Check transfer case fluid level. Check vent hose at transfer case for ltinlts and proper installation.
More frequent lubrication may be required on heavy-duty off-road use.
A fluid loss may indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and repaired
at once.
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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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Index
ABS Warning Light ......................... 88
Accelerator Control System ............. 185
Accessory Belt Drive ........................ 184
Accessory Power Outlets
................... 71
Fluid
............................ 176. 199. 201
Adding
Automatic Transmission
Brake Fluid
............................. 178. 201
Electrical Equipment
......... 46. 95. 196
Engine Coolant
...... 174. 177. 199. 201
Engine Oil
...................... 168. 199. 201
Power Steering Fluid
............. 176. 201
Windshield Washer Fluid
...... 177. 201
Add-on Equipment
.......................... 184
Air Cleaner
................................ 171. 200
Air Conditioner
.......................... 92. 184
Alcohol. Driving Under the
Influence of
.................................... 106
Alcohol in Gasoline
.......................... 163
All-Wheel Drive
................................ 108
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
........... 194
Antenna
............................................ 103
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Antifreeze
......................... 174.
199. 201
Using ABS
...................................... 110
Warning Light
.................................. 88
Appearance Care .............................. 190
Ashtrays and Lighter
.......................... 73 Audio
Systems
.................................... 95
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Cassette Player
& Equalizer ......... 96
AM/FM Stereo Radio with
Compact Disc Player
..................... 98
Care of Compact Discs .................. 102
Care of Cassette Player
.................. 102
Radio Reception. For the Best
....... 101
Setting the Clock
.............................. 95
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid
.................................. 173
Checking Fluid
............................... 172
Shifting
............................................. 48
Battery
........................................... 180
Jump Starting
................................. 140
Light
........................................... 87. 90
Belt. Accessory Drive
....................... 184
Blizzard
............................................. 13 1
Block Heater. Engine ................. 47. 170
Blowout. Tire
.................................... 15 1
Brake
Adjustment
..................................... 179
Fluid
....................................... 178. 201
Master Cylinder
............................. 178
Parking
............................................. 51
Rear Drum ...................................... 179
Replacing Brake System Parts
....... 179
Warning Light
.................................. 88
Wear Indicators .............................. 179 Brake
System Warning Light
............. 88
Braking .............................................. 109
Braking in Emergencies
.................... 111
Break.1n. New Vehicle ............... 44. 132
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................ 110
Braking Technique
........................... 109
Fog Light
........................................ 182
Headlight ........................................ 181
Taillight .......................................... 182
Bulbs. Replacement
.......................... 202
Capacities
& Specscations .......... 199
Carbon Monoxide in
Exhaust
...................... 53. 54. 131. 135
Cargo Bed Liner .................................. 75
Cassette Tape Player
(see
Audio Systems )
CD Player (see Audio Systems)
Center Passenger Position
Certificatioflire Label
.................... 186
Chains. Tire ...................................... 190
Changing a Flat Tire
......................... 151
Checking
Brake Fluid
..................................... 178
Engine
Oil ...................................... 168
(see Safety Belts )
Engine Coolant .............................. 174
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Top Strap ......................................... 27
Torn
.................................................. 35
Twisted
............................................. 20
Why
You Should Wear
Safety Belts
.................................... 14
Safety Defects. Reporting
................. 224
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.... 205
Seat Adjustment
................................. 12
Seat Belts (see
Safety Belts)
Seat Controls ...................................... 12
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 12
Manual Front Seat
........................... 13
Power Front Seat ............................. 12
Rear Seat. Folding
............................ 14
Reclining Seatback ........................... 13
Service Engine Soon Light
................. 89
Service Information
.......................... 162
Service Parts Identification Label
.... 195
Service Publications
......................... 225
Service Station Information
............. 240
Setting the Clock
................................ 95
Setting the Trip Odometer
........... 81. 82
Shifting Into Park
............................... 5 1
Single Belt Accessory Drive ............. 184
Skidding
............................................ 114
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a
... 131
Sockets. Accessory Power .................. 71
Shifting
the Automatic Transmission
.... 48
Sound Equipment. Adding
................. 95
Sound System (see
Audio Systems)
Spare Tire ................................... 43. 152
Inside-Mounted
.............................. 152
Tailgate-Mounted
........................... 154
Spare Tire Carrier
............................... 43
Spark Plugs
....................................... 200
Specifications
& Capacities ............. 199
Speed Control (see
Cruise Control )
Speedometer ................................. 80. 81
Stains. Removing .............................. 193
Stalling on an Incline
....................... 122
Starting Your Engine
.......................... 45
Starting Your Vehicle
if the Battery
Steering is
“Dead”
(see Jump Starting)
In Emergencies ............................... 112
Off-Road Recovery ......................... 112
Tips
................................................. 111
Steering Wheel. Tilt ............................ 55
Stereo Sound System
Storage (see
Audio
Systems )
Console ............................................. 71
Door Compartment/Coin Holder
.... 72
Garage Door Opener
....................... 65
Glove Box
......................................... 44
Luggage Carrier
................................ 74
Overhead
.......................................... 67
Sunglasses
........................................ 67
Storing Your Vehicle
........................ 180
Cup Holder ....................................... 71 Stuck.
If
You Are .............................. 158
Sun Visors ........................................... 69
T achometer ...................................... 83
Tailgate ......................................... 42. 43
Tape Player (see
Audio Systems)
Technical Facts & Specifications
Bulbs
............................................... 202
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
................................. 46. 95. 196
Fluid Capacities
& Types ...... 199. 201
Fuses
& Circuit Breakers .............. 196
Service Parts Identification
Label
............................................ 195
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
........................................... 195
Temperature Warning
.................. 85. 88
Theft .................................................... 42
Thermostat
........................................ 176
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 55
Time. Setting the ................................ 95
Tires
.................................................. 185
Blow Out ........................................ 151
Buying New .................................... 188
Chains ............................................. 190
Flat. Changing
................................ 151
Inflation .......................................... 186
Inspection
& Rotation ................... 187
Loading
.......................................... 185
Pressure .......................................... 186
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