fuel OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1996 Owner's Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the
conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance
Schedule is true.
Driving a vehicle with asfully warmed engine under
highway conditions causes engine oil to break
down sloweu:
Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Chassis Lubrication (or every
12 months, whichever
occurs first). Drive Axle Service.
At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) -- Then Every
15,000 Miles
(25 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occurs first).
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection.
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to.fidlow tlze complete maintenance schedule
on
the Jdlowing pages.
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.*
*
An Emission Control Service.
0 Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings
(or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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.?
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63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An Emission Control Service.?
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
An Emission Contl-ol Service.
footnote # (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
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1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule ~
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Replace fuel filter.
0. Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.?
An Emission Control Service.
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37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
I 0 Replace fuel filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter;
An Emission Control Service.?
An Emission Control Service.
~ 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as-needed.
An Emission Control Sewice.?
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.**
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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90,000 Miles (15'0 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or e7 ? lev
12 months, .whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components; see
footnote
# (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
**
0 Replace fuel, filter.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission
Control Service.?
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Part 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
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for JOL~ or a service stcltion attendant to
pecform these underhood checks at each file1 .fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix
if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified
in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door
hinges, endgate hinges, latches and locks and any
moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to
a corrosive environment.
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USAGE
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or
GC-LB (GM Part
No.
105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271) or
SAE 80W-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.
105 15 15)
or equivalent.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges,
Fuel
Filler Door and
Endgate Hinges,
and Rear
Folding Seat
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM
Part No. 12346241
or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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