steering Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1993 s Owner's Guide

Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid:
Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the
cap again and look at the fluid level on
the dipstick.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the
level should be at the H mark.
When the engine compartment is
cool, the level should be at the
C
mark.
What to Add
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind
of fluid to use. See
the
Lndex under Fluids G Lubricants.
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID
ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the bottle
is full.
237

Cooling System
3.1L V6 With 3-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.7 quarts
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.5 quarts
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle
......................................... 12.7 quarts 12.0
L
11.8 L
12.0 L -
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ......................................................... See refrigerant charge label
under hood.
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air
conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure
the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your
Oldsmobile
dealer.
Fuel Tank.. ........................................................................\
................. 16.5 gallons
Power Steering
Wheel Nut Torque
........................................................................\
.... 100 lb. ft.
Battery Size
3.1L V6 ........................................................................\
................... 525 CCA
Twin Dual Cam
(DOHC) 3.4L V6 ................................................ 690 CCA
Pump Only
........................................................................\
............. 2 pints
62.0
L
.925 L
(140 Nem)

ITEM APPLICATION
Engine Oil ................................................ Hood, trunk and door hinges
GM PART NUMBER
Windshield Washer Solvent .................... Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering Fluid
............................... Power Steering System .............................. 1050017
1052884
Silicone Grease ........................................ Weatherstrips .............................................. 1245579
SIZE
32 oz. (1.0 L)
16
oz. (0.5 L)
1 oz. (28 g)
Spray-A-Squea1c Silicone Lubricant ....... General purpose silicone lubricant, ........... 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 OZ. (127 g)
weatherstrips 1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
279

Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cant.)
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedule I
and Schedule 11.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All
parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done
before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 Engine Oil and Filter Change”-Always use SG
296
2
Energy Conserving I1 oils for proper viscosity. The
“SG” designation may be shown alone or in
combination with others, such as “SG/CC,”
“SG/CD” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc.
To determine the
preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine (e.g.,
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 1OW-30) see the Index under
Engine Oil.
Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxle shift
linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody
contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and
rear suspension and steering linkage.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3.1L
Code T or M engines only)*-Check the torque of
the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
4 Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection-For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions in this manual. See
the
Index under Tires, Inspection G Rotation.
Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you
see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Check for damaged wheels also.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, see the Index under Engine Identification
* An Emission Control Service.
0 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty QY
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all re\
commended maintenance services be
performed
at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record.

CHECK
OR SERVICE
Steering Column Lock
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transaxle
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever
position.
The key should turn to Lock only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
The key should come out only in
Lock.
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 fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your fool
un the regula1
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle in N (Neutral), slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
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. 1 301

Maintenunce Schedule
Section 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 dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs
are completed at once.
302
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System
Inspection
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
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
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.
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 the
Index under Engine Ekhaust.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check\
parking brake adjustment. You
may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result
in
frequent braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads whi\
ch may need to be
serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with the brake system. See the
Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your vehicle is
equipped with anti-lock brakes and the anti-lock brake system w\
arning light stays on, comes on
or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See the
Index under Anti-
Lock Brake System Warning Light.

Section D: Recommendeld Fluids & Lub'ricanfs
NOTE: Fluids-and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM-deale\
r.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Cuolailt
~
Hydraulic Brake
System
parktng Brake Guides
Automatic Transaxle
FWI.D/L!JBRIlCANT
Chassis lubriiant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM
Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).
~~
GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GMSart No. 1052884) or equivalent.
DE~oN@-IIE Autmatic Transmission iluid (GM Part No.- 12345881) or iquivdent.
~
303 I

Y'
Setting the Clock .......................... 118
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
...................................... 132
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
(see Safety Belts)
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid
.................. 233, 276, 278
Checking Fluid
............................... 231
Shifting
............................................. 58
Starting the Engine
.......................... 55
325

Index
326
Brake System Warning Light Anti-Lock Brake System
................. 99
Standard Brakes
............................... 98
Brakes. Anti-Lock
........................... 149
Warning Light
.................................. 99
Braking
in Emergencies ................... 153
Braking Technique ........................... 148
Break.Tn. New Vehicle
Normal Driving
............................... 54
When Towing a Trailer
.................. 177
Braking
............................................. 148
Buckling Up (see
Safety Belts)
Bulb Replacement
Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
.............................. 263. 280
Fog Lights
..................................... 249
Taillight
................................. 247. 280
Headlight
............................... 243. 280
Capacities and Specifications
....... 276
Carbon Monoxide
in Exhaust ............ 66
Cassette Tape Holder
........................ 83
Cassette Tape Player
(see
Audio Systems)
Center Lap Belts (see Safety Belts)
Chains. Tire ............................. 212. 258
Changing a Flat Tire
......................... 205
Checking Aim
of the Headlights .................... 241
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
............................................. 231
Brake Fluid
.................................... 238
Engine Coolant
............................. 235
Engine Oil
..................................... 226
Power Steering Fluid
.................... 237
Safety Belt Systems
.......................... 42
Things Under the Hood
................. 222
Child Restraints
.................................. 31
Children
............................................. 30
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 84
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ................ 270
City Driving
..................................... 165
Cleaner, Air
.............................. 230, 283
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
........................ 265
Antenna
......................................... 135
Cassette Player and Tapes
............ 134
Compact Discs
.............................. 135
Fabric .............................................. 260 Fiberglass Springs
......................... 268
Glass
............................................... 263
HUD (Head-Up Display)
............. 104
Inside
of Your Vehicle ................... 260
Leather and Vinyl
.......................... 262
Outside
of Your Vehicle ............... 265
Safety Belts
................................... 262
Special Problems
........................... 261
Underbody Maintenance
.............. 267
Warnings
........................................ 259
Weatherstrips
................................ 266
White Sidewall Tires
..................... 266
Windshield
.................................... 264
Clock, Setting the
............................. 118
Clusters. Instrument Panel ................ 90
Coin Holder ....................................... 83
Comfort Controls
Climate Control
.............................. 110
Electronic Climate Control
............ 113
Steering Wheel Touch Controls
.... 116
Ventilation ..................................... 111
Compact Disc Player
(see
Audio Systems)
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 211
Compartments, Storage
............... 83, 84

Console. Rear Seat ............................. 84
Control of
a Vehicle .......................... 147
Convenience Net
............................... 53
Convex Outside Mirror
...................... 81
Coolant (see Engine Coolant)
Cruise Control .................................... 70
Cup Holder
......................................... 83
Curves. Driving on ........................... 154
Customer Assistance Information
... 309
Daytime Running Lights
............... 77
Dead Battery: What to Do
.............. 189
Defects, Reporting Safety
................. 314
Defensive Driving
............................ 144
Defogger, Rear Window
........... 112, 116
Defrosting Windows
......................... 11 1
Disc Brake Wear Indicators ............. 151
Door Locks ........................................ 47
Defogging Your Windows
....... 11 1, 115
Downshifting
........................... 170, 182
Driver Information System
................ 89
Driver Position
.................................. 22
Driving
............................................. 139
At Night
.......................................... 159
City
................................................ 165 Controlling a Skid
.......................... 158
Defensively .................................... 144
Drunken
........................................ 145
Freeway
......................................... 166
Hill and Mountain
........................ 170
In a Foreign Country
..................... 220
In Fog. Mist and Haze
.................. 164
In the Rain
...................................... 161
Long Distance
............................... 168
Loss of Control
.............................. 158
On Curves ..................................... 154
Passing
........................................... 156
Through Deep Standing Water
....... 57
Winter Driving
.............................. 173
With
a Trailer ................................ 181
Drunken Driving ............................. 145
Electric Outside Mirror Control
...... 82
Electrical Equipment. Adding
......... 269
Electronic Climate Control
.............. 1 13
Emergencies. Braking in
.................. 153
Emergencies on the Road ................. 187
Emergencies. Steering in
.................. 155
Emergency Starting ......................... 189 Emergency Towing
.......................... 193
Engine Block Heater
.................. 57. 229
Engine Coolant
................................. 234
Checking
& Adding .............. 235. 278
Proper Mixture to Use
................... 234
Safety Warnings
Temperature Gage
........................... 95
Temperature Warning Light
........... 95
Engine Exhaust
.................................. 66
Engine Identification
........................ 269
Engine Oil
........................................ 226
Additives
........................................ 228
Capacity
.......................................... 276
Checking
& Adding ............... 226, 278
Energy Conserving
......................... 228
Filter
....................................... 229, 283
Temperature Warning Light
........... 96
Engine Overheating
......................... 197
Engine Specifications
...................... 282
Engine, Starting
................................... 55
Ethanol in Gasoline .......................... 219
About
.......................... 200. 234. 236
Disposing of Used Oil
.................... 229
Pressure Gage
................................. 97
When to Change
............................ 229
327