Oldsmobile Cutlass 1998 Owner's Manuals

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles Footnotes
(166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles
(166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown f The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Or the
at
150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at California Air Resources Board has deter\
mined that the
the same interval after
150,000 miles (240 000 km). failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” following. the emission warranty or limit
recall liability prior to the
completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
+ A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under “Periodic
Maintenance Inspections” in Part C
of this schedule.
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[ Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional infomation. (See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
U Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for’proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the I\
ndex for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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I Long Tripmighway Maintrrance ,C-hedule
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
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. (See footnote?.)
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional infomation. (See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
El Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Sewice.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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MILEAGE
I DATE
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven MILEAGE under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reach\
es 90°F
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
(32°C) or higher.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
[7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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MILEAGE
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~ Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1
0 Inspect engine
accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service,
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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ACTUAL SERVICED BY:
DATE
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82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0
0
0
0
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
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. (See footnote?.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Service.
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 ki
0 Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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.
lf you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter do not require changing.
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.
An Emission Control Service.
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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 fbrther 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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At Least Twice 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
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 Transaxle Inspection
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system
and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in
Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges and latches, including
those for the hood,
trunk lid, glove box door and console
door.
Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment.
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Starter Switch Check
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Brake-Traasaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If’ it does, you or others could be
---1 injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
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.
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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. 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 ON 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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