engine OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1997 Owners Manual

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for lealung. (See footnote
** .)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
An Emission Control Service.
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emissim Comd Scrlliw.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
AI? Emission Cor~trol Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Ev~i.s.sior~ Cont~-ol Servic‘t‘. (See footnote?.)
(See footnote?.)
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine
oil and filter (or ev i
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
‘I”!)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation“
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
DATE SERVICED BY. ACTUAL MILEAGI
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
‘?)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
Alr El1li.s.sion Col~flr,l Set-\.ic.o.
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine L oil and filter (or every
I2 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals for leaking. (See footnote
2:‘!:.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation“
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
AI! Etr1i.s.cion Corltrol Scr\.icIl.
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Check readfront axle fluid level and add
fluid as needed. Check constant velocity
joints and axle seals for leaking.
(See footnote
**.)
0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
(See footnote? .)
I I I
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97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occ~~rs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (01- every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Check rear/front axle fluid level and add fluid
as needed. Check constant velocity joints and
axle seals
for leaking. (See footnote 'Y)
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional information.
(See footnote
+.)
AI] E~tIis.vio~1 Collttvl Set-\,i(,o.
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
tenlperature 1-egularly reaches
90" F
(32°C) or higher.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued)
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain. flush and refill cooling system
(or every
60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See "Engine
Coolant"
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure
cap and neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
AI! Eulissiot1 Co11tt-d St~r\~ict~.
DAI'E ACTUAL hIILEAGE SERVICED BY
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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
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 Chnnk
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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Starter Switch Check
A CA’., TION:
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
-. 3
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
Try
to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
1 A CAUTION:
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK
(P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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Steering Column Park Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is
in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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 there 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 hirly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission
in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running,
shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
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.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice
a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM retailer‘s
service department or other qualified service center
do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found
in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications”
in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near
the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause
a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
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