automatic transmission OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1997 Owner's Manual

45,000 Miles (75 000 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 rear/front 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
+.)
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
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 or
delivery service.
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At Least Twice a Year At Least Once 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 coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The
air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check 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.
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn
or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield.
Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning”
in the Index.
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.
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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 D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM retailer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
FLUIDLUBRICANT I ~~~ ~
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50150 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @I Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
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I USAGE
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
Transfer Case
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch Assembly,
Pivots, Spring Anchor and
Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 105227 1) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
GM Optikleen@
Wdsher Solvent
(GM Part
No. 105 15 15) or
equivalent.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
I USAGE
Hood and Door
Hinges
Fuel Filler Door
and Endgate
Hinges, and Rear
Folding Seat
Tailgate Mounted Spare
Tire Carrier (if
equipped), Outer
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points and
I Hinges
Weather-strip
FLUIDLLUBRICANT
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 1234624 I or equivalent).
Multi-purpose lubricant,
Superlube@ (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 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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a Section 9 Index
Accessory power Outlets ........................ 2-43
Adding Equipment
to the Outside of Your Oldsmohile ... 6-3
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 15
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-23
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-2 1
How it Works ................................ 1-20
Location .................................... 1-20
Readiness Light ......................... 1-19. 2-53
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-2 1
What You See After it Inflates ................... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-2 1
Aircleaner ....................................... 13
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3
Refrigerants
................................. 6-6 I
Alignment and Balance . Tire ...................... 6-42
All-Wheel Drive
.......................... 2-18.6-18
Antenna, Fixed ................................. 3-16
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2-56? 4-7
Servicing ................................... 1-23
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-50 Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Materials
.................................... 6-52
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest
. Storage ............................... 2-39
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-17
Automatic Transmission Check
...................................... 7-40
Fluid ....................................... 6-14
Operation
................................... 2-15
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-42
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-42
Axle Front
.......................................... 18
Rear ....................................... 6-19
Battery ...................................... 6-29
Charge Light
................................ 2-53
Jllmp Starting ................................. 5-3
Warnings ................................ 5-3. 5-5
BBB Auto Line ............................... 8-7
Replacement. Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
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Net. Convenience .............................. 2-40
Neutral
....................................... 2-17
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 1 1
Night Vision ................................... 4-29
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............. 6-60
Odometer
.................................... 2-5 1
Off-Road Driving .............................. 4- 15
Off-Road Recovery ............................. 4- I I
Oil. Engine ..................................... 6-9
Outside Mirrors
................................ 2-34
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission
................ 2- I7
Overhead Console .............................. 2-36
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 12
Owner and Service Publications
................... 8- IO
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-39
Ordering Owner
and Service Publications
............ 8- IO
Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-5 1
Park ......................................... 2-15
Shifting Into
................................. 2- 19
Shifting Out of ............................... 2-2 1
AtNight .................................... 2-11
Brake
...................................... 2-18
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-42
Parking Lots
....................................... 2-11
On
Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-51
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-22
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Payload
....................................... 4-44
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-43
Power
Accessory Outlets
............................ 2-43
Door Locks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-35
Powerseat ................................... 1-2
Steering ..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid ................................ 6-23
Windows
................................... 2-24
Pregnancy
. Usc 01‘ Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ................... 8-10
Radialor. Adding Coolant ....................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-23
Radio Reception
................................ 3-15
Radios Cassette
Tape Player ........................... 3-6
Cassette Tape Player Care
................. 3- 16. 7-39
Compact Disc Player
........................... 3-9
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
.............. 3-13
Rain . Driving .................................. 4-30
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