brake OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 1997 Workshop Manual

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
Hydraulic Brake
System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
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, ~
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
Rul
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
~~
USAGE
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle Key Lock
Cylinders
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
GM Optikleen@) Washer Solvent (GM
Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI
# 2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Multi-pu ose 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 and spark plugs.
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Brakes. Anti-Lock .......................... 2.54. 4.7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-13
BTSICheck
................................... 7-39
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-26
Back-up Lamp
.............................. 6-29
CHMSL
.................................... 6-29
Dome Lamp
................................. 6-31
Front Turn Signal Lamps
....................... 6-27
Headlamps
.................................. 6-27
Rear Turn Signal Lamp
........................ 6-29
BTSI
.................................... 2.24. 7.39
Stoplamp
................................... 6-29
Taillamp
.................................... 6-29
.Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-57
Carbon Monoxide
............... .2.10.2.25. 4.27 4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-37
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.9. 3.14
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-22
CDPlayer
..................................... 3-14
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3- 19
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-41
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-33
Certification Label
.............................. 4-3 1
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-40
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-20
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-29 Check Engine Light
............................. 2-55
Check Oil Light
........................... 2.59. 6. 10
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-47
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-47
Child Restraints
................................ 1-36
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-38
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-40
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-37
WheretoPut
................................ 1-36
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-51
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-15
Cleaning
...................................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-46
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-45
Fabric
........................... ' ........... 6-41
Glass
....................................... 6-44
Inside
of Your Oldsmobile ...................... 6-41
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-43
Leather
..................................... 6-43
Outside
of Your Oldsmobile .................... 6-44
Special Problems
............................. 6-42
Stains
...................................... 6-42
Tires
....................................... 6-46
Vinyl
....................................... 6-43
Wheels
..................................... 6-46
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-44
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-23
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Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-29
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood
Checking Things Under
......................... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-27
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 13
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-40
IlluminatedEntryExit
........................... 2-38
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-33
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-39
Inspections
.................................... 7-41
Brake System
................................ 7-41
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-41
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-41
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-41
Steering
.................................... 7-41
Suspension
.................................. 7-41
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-41
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-43
Cluster
............................ .. ........ 2-48
Fuse Block
........................ 6.51.6.52. 6.53
Intensity Control
............................. 2-37
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-37
Heating
........................................ 3-4
Jack. Tire
.................................... 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-38
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels
....................................... 6-49
Certification
................................. 4-31
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-49
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number
.................... 6-49
Lamps
........................................ 2-35
Exterior
.................................... 2-35
Fog
........................................ 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
MirrorReading
............................... 2-38
OnReminder
................................ 2-35
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Leaving
Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-23
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ....................... 1-22. 2-52
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.54. 4.7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.53. 6.23
CheckEngine
................................ 2-55
CheckOil
.............................. 2.59. 6.10
Cruise
...................................... 2-60
DoorAjar
................................... 2-61
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
.................... 2-58
Interior ..................................... 2-37
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.55. 6.18
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-52
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Tires (Continued) Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-33
Temperature
................................. 6-38
Traction
.................................... 6-37
Treadwear
................................... 6-37
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-37
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-39
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-35
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-38
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-35
TopStrap
..................................... 1-37
TorqueLock
................................... 2-23
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-29. 6-57
Towing
From the Front
................................ 4-28
FromtheRear
............................... 4-30
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
............... 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-30
Trailer
Backing Up with
............................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving
on Grades ............................ 4-38
Drivingwitha
............................... 4-36
Following Distance
with ....................... 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
MakingTums
................................ 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-39
Passingwith
................................. 4-37 SafetyChains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Weight ..................................... 4-34
Automatic
................................... 6-16
Ignition Lock Check
.......................... 7-40
Transmitters. Remote Lock Control
.................. 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-49
Transaxle
Trunk
........................................ 2-10
Lamp
...................................... 2-38
Release Lockout. Remote
...................... 2-10
Release. Remote
.............................. 2-10
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-28
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-28
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-28
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-57
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings
.............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-58
Identification Number
......................... 6-49
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Storage
..................................... 6-26
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