fuel filter OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1996 Owners Manual

Capacities and Specifications
Engine Description ............ “VORTEC” 4300
Type
.................................... V6
VINCode
................................. W
Firing Order
...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Horsepower
................... 190 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification
........... 195°F (9 1 “C)
Spark Plug Gap
.......... 0.045 inches (0.114 cm)
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque ............ 95 Ib-ft (1 30 Nem)
Tire Pressure ...................... Look at the
CertificatiodTire label.
See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement part numbers listed in this section are
based on the latest information available at the time of
printing, and are subject to change.
If a part listed in this
manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle
when
it was built, or if you have any questions, please
contact your retailer.
Oil Filter..
............................. PF52
Air Cleaner Filter
...................... A 1 163C
PCV Valve
.......................... CV746C
Automatic Transmission Filter
Kit ...... 24200796
Spark Plugs
.......................... .41-932
Fuel Filter
............................. GF48 1
Windshield Wiper Blade
, . Trico (20 inched50.8 cm) .
Backglass Wiper Blade ... Trico (14 inched35.6 cm)
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Capacities (Approximate)
Cooling System* ............. 11.7 quarts (1 1.1 L)
Crankcase with Filter* .......... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Automatic Transmission
(Drain and Refill)*
........... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Differential Fluid (Rear) ......... 4.0 pints ( 1.9 L)
Differential Fluid (Front) ......... 2.6 pints (1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 18 gallons (68 L)
A/C Refrigerant ........ 30 oz. or 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of
R- 134a
*After refill, the level
must be checked.
A- I Co:~ ~ Jitioning Refrigerants
not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re
not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase .............. 107.0 inches (271.8 cm)
Length
................. 180.9 inches (459.5 cm)
Height ................... 63.2 inches (160.5 cm)
Width ................... 67.6 inches (17 1.7 cm)
Front Tread
............... 57.3 inches (145.4 cm)
Rear Tread
............... 55.1 inches (139.9 cm)
*Figures reflect base equipment
only.
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Maintenance Schedule
Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one
of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle
in dusty areas or off-road
frequently.
You frequently tow a trailer
or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you shouldjollow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine
oil to break
down sooney:
Short Trip/City Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication
(or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Drive
Axle Service (or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) -- Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions. Front Wheel
Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Ah- Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel 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 T'ank, 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 intervnls only sumnnrize rnnintenunce services.
Be sure to.follocv the complete maintenance schedule on
the.fo1lowing pages.
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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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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
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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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