fuel OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 Owner's Manual

While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the
hook
on the filler door.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring
in it; if you let
L go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Y If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you
if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if‘ your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap
all the wav.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces
as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Vehicle” in the Index. When
you put the
cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise)
until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you
filly install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the
Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your retailer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things
Under the Hood
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling
is complete.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline. Things that burn can
get on hot engine parts and
start
a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that
will burn onto a hot engine.
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Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then
lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
Remove the hood
prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop to its retainer.
Then just pull the hood down firmly to close.
It will
latch when dropped from
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm)
without pressing on the hood.
Engine Oil
It's a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel.
In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The
oil dipstick is a
yellow ring.
Turn off the engine and give
the oil
a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan.
If you don't, the oil dipstick
might not show the
actual level.
Checking Engine Oil
Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push
it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the
tip down, and check the level.
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HOT
WEATHER . .~ .- ~ "C I
I i
COLD
WEATHER
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS
FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMV AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST
SAL VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
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FOR THIS &\E&
LOOK
SYMBOL
SAE CW-30 PREFERRED
DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER
GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
As shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your
vehicle. However. you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going
to be 0°F (- 1 8°C) or above. These numbers on an oil
container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use
other viscosity oils, such
as SAE 20W-50.
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum
Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
"Starburst"
symbol. Failure to use the
recommended
oil can result in engine damage
not covered by your warranty.
GM Goodwrench@ oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle.
If you are in an area where the temperature falls below
-20°F
(-29"C), consider using either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an
SAE OW-30 oil. Both will provide
easier cold starting and better protection for your engine
at extremely low temperatures.
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The CertificatiodTire label, which is on the driver’s
door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires
when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for
at least
three hours or driven no more than
1 mile (I .6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
I NOTICE: (Continued) I
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
0 Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the
tire pressure
of the spare tire.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may
look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve
caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks
by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
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Fi nish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired
with touch-up
materials available from your retailer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of
finish damage can be col-rect.ed
in your retailer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and
dust control can collect on the underbody.
If these
are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur
on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials
from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fill upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.
This damage
can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect
in the paint job causes this, GM will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new
vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase.
whichever occurs first.
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FUSE
PULLER
DL 1T
STARTER
FlPUMP
PRINTED IN USA
I Name
TRL TRN
TRR TRN
TRL BTU
VEH
B/U
RT TURN
Usage
Trailer Left Turn
Trailer Right Turn
Trailer Back-up Lamps
Vehicle Back-up Lamps
Right Turn Signal Front
4
1
1
1
Name
LT TURN
LT TRN
RT TRN
RR PRK
TRL PRK
LT HDLP
RT HDLP
FR PRK INT BAT
ENG
1
ECM B
ABS ECM
1
HORN
BTSI
Usage
Left Turn Signal Front
Left Turn Signal Rear
Right Turn Signal Rear Right Rear Parking Lamps
Trailer Parking Lamps Left Headlamp
Right Headlamp
Front Parking Lamps
I/P Fuse Block Feed
Engine Sensors/Solenoids, MAP,
CAM, PURGE, VENT
Engine Control Module, Fuel
Pump, Module, Oil Pressure
Anti-Lock Brake System
Engine Control Module Injectors
Horn
Brake-Transmission Shift
Interlock
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Name
BIU LP
AIC
RAP
02
IGN B
DRL
FOG LP
IGN
A
STUD #2
PARKLP
LR PRK
IGN C
HTDSEAT
Usage
Back-up Lamps
Air Conditioning
Retained Accessory Power
Oxygen Sensor
Column Feed,
IGN 2, 3, 4
Daytime Running Lamps
Fog Lamps
Starting and Charging
IGN 1
Accessory Feeds, Electric Brake
Parking Lamps
Left Rear Parking Lamps
Starter Solenoid. Fuel PLIIIIP,
PRNDL
Heated Seat
Name
ATC
RRDFOG
HVAC
TRCHMSL
RR WIW
CRANK HAZLP
VECHMSL
HTDMTR
STOPLP
TBC
Usage
Active Transfer Case
Rear Defogger HVAC System
Trailer Center High-Mount
stop Lamp
Rear Window Wiper
Clutch Switch, NSBU Switch
Hazard Lamps
Vehicle Center High-Mount
Stop Lamp
Heated Mirror
Stoplan1ps
Truck Body Computer
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Replacement Bulbs
Lamps
Halogen Headlamps,
Composite Low- Beam
Halogen Headlamps.
Composite High- Beam
Tail and Stoplamps
Front Sidemarker Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps
Quantity
2
2
4
Number
9006 HB4
9005 HB3
305 7
I94
31S7NA
3157
NA
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Description ............ "VORTEC" 4300
Type
.................................... V6
VINCode ................................. W
Firing Order
...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Horsepower
................... I90 at 4,400 rpm
Thermostat Specification
........... 1% "F (9 1 "C)
Spark Plug Gap
.......... 0.045 inches (0. I 14 cm)
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Nut Torque ........... 100 Ib-ft ( I40 Nem)
Tire Pressure . , . Look at the Certification/Tire 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.
.............................. PFS2
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... A 1 163C
PCV Valve .......................... CV746C
Automatic Transmission Filter
Kit ...... 24200796
Spark P~LI~S
........................... 4 1-932
Fuel Filter ............................. GF48 1
Windshield Wiper Blade . . Trico (20 inchedS0.S crn)
Backglass Wiper Blade
... Trico (14 inched35.6 cm)
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Capacities (Approximat-e)
Cooling System'" ............. 1 1.7 quarts (1 I, I 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 ( I .9 L)
Differential Fluid (Front) ......... 2.6 pints ( 1.2 L)
Fuel Tank ..................... 18 gallons (68 L)
A/C Refrigerant . . 30 oz. or 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of R- 13421
'"After refill, the level
m~st be checked.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant. be
SLIE the proper refrigerant is sed.
I1 you're not sure. ask your retailer.
Vehicle Dimensions*
Wheelbase .............. 107.0 inches (27 1.8 cm)
Length ................. 180.9 inches (459.5 cm)
Height
................... 63.2 inches ( 160.5 cm)
Width ................... 67.6 inches ( 17 1.7 an)
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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