Fluid Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1994 s User Guide

3100 V6: Checking Auto'matic
Transaxle Flmulid
Twin Dual Cam
3.4L V6: Checking
Automatic Tmnsaxle Fluid

Twin Dual Cam 3.4L V6: Ad,ding
Automatic
Transaxle Fluid
I Engine .Coolant
The follciwing explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when it
is low. If
you have a problem with
engine overheating or
if y0.u need to add
coolant to your radiator,
see Engine
Overheating in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile
will:
Give freezing protection down to-34”F
Give boiling protection up to 262°F
Protect againstrust and corrosion.
(-37°C).
(128°C).
Help keep the proper engine
Let the warning lights work as they
What to Use
temperature.
should.
Use
a mixture of one-half dean-water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets
“GM Specificatkm
1825-M,” which won’t damage
aluminum parts.
You can also use a
recycled coolant conforming
to GM
Specification 1825-M with
a complete coolant
flush and refill.
If you use this
mixture, you don’t need to add
anything
else.

Service & Appearance Care
Radiator Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 15 psi
(105kPa) pressure-type cap and
must be tightly. installed
io prevent
coolant loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure
the arrows on the cap line up with
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Add coolant mix at the recovery tank,
but be careful not to spill it.
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the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
I Power Steering Fluid
How To Check Power Steering
When you replace your radiator premre
cap, an
AC@ cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is
controlled by a thermostat in the engine
coolant system. The thermostat stops
the flow of coolant through the radiator
until the coolant reaches a preset
temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat is recommended.
Fluid
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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

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
in the Index.
NOTICE:
When adding power steering fluid
or making a complete fluid change,
always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper fluid can cause
leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add
Open the cap labeled WASHER
FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until
the bottle is full.
NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for adding water.
Don’t mix water with ready-to-
use washer fluid. Water can cause
the solution
to freeze and damage
your washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean as well as
washer fluid.
. Fill your washer fluid tank only %
full when it’s very cold. This
allows for expansion, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in
your windshield washer. It can
damage your washer system and
paint.
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are worn, then you'll have. too much
ff uid when you get new brake linings.
YOU should add (or remove) brake
fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done
on the brake hydraulic system.
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When your brake fldd falls to a low
level, your brake warning light will
come on. See
Brake Syste-m Warning
Light in the Index.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use o.nly
DOT-3 brake fluid - such as Delco
Supreme
11s (GM Part No. 1052535).
Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container
only, .and always clean the brake
fluid reservoir cap
before
removing it.
Brake Wear
Your Oldsmobile has four-wheel disc
brakes.
Disc brake pads have builtin wear
indicators that make
a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. Be

NOTICE:
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing
on a basecoat/clearcoat
.paint finish may dull the finish or
leave
swirl marks.
Aluminum Wpzeek
(IF SO. EQUlPPf D)
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will
make them last longer,
seal better, and
not stick- or squeak. Apply silicone
grease with a clean cloth at least every
six months. During very cold, damp
weather more frequent application .may
be required.
(See Recommended Fluids
G Lubricants in the,Index.) 21 7

Capacities & Specifications
Engine Crankcase
3100 V6 ........................................................................\
.................... 4 quarts
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 .................................................. 5 quarts
When changing filter, up to 0.50 quarts (0.50L) more oil may be needed.
When draininglreplacing converter, more. fluid
may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ....................................................... 4 quarts
Automatic Transaxle
After Complete Overhaul ................................................................. 7 quarts
Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive
When draininglreplacing converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement ....................................................... 6 quarts
After Complete Overhaul
................................................................. 8 quarts
Cooling System
3100 V6
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle ............................................. 12.5 quarts 11.8 L
With 4-Speed Automatic Transaxle ............................................. 12.7 quarts 12.0 L
Twin Dual Cam (DOHC) 3.4L V6 3.8
L
4.8 L
3.8 L
6.6 L
5.8 L
7.5 L
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FIuids & Lubricants
ITEM
Antifreeze Coolant ...................................
Chassis Lubricant (Grease Gun Insert) ..
(Ethylene Glycol Base)
Delco Supreme
11s Brake Fluid ............
Automatic Transmission Fluid. ...............
DFXRONB-I11 .....................................
DEXRONa-IIE .....................................
Engine Oil ................................................
GM Engine Oil Supplement (E.O. S .) .....
Engine Oil ...............................................
Windshield Washer Solvent ....................
Power Steering Fluid ..............................
Silicone Grease .......................................
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant .......
APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER
Year-round antifreeze for .......................... .lo52753
coolant mixtures
General chassis lube, etc.
........................... 1052497
Brake System
............................................. 1052535
SIZE
1 gal. (3.8 L)
14 oz. (397 g)
16 oz. (0.5L)
Automatic Transaxle
.................................................................... 12346143 32 oz. (1 .OL)
.................................................................... 12345881 32 oz. (1.OL)
Engine lubrication
..................................... See the Index under Engine Oil.
See yourdealer for advice ......................... 1052367
Hood, trunk and door hinges
Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering System
............................. 1050017
1052884
Weatherstrips
............................................ .12345579
General purpose silicone lubricant
.......... .lo52276 (aerosol)
1052277
16 oz. (0.5 L)
32 oz. (1 .O L)
16 oz. (0.5 L)
1 oz. (28 g)
4.5 oz. (127 g)
12 oz. (0.35.L)
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This part covers the maintenance
required for your Oldsmobile.
Your
vehicle needs these services to retain
its safety, dependability and emission
control performance.
Have you purchased the
GM Protection Plan?
The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Oldsmobile dealer for details.
Part 7
Maintenance Schedule
Section
Introduction
A Word About Maintenance ........................................................................\
........ 236
Your Vehicle and the Environment
..................................................................... 236
How This Part is Organized ........................................................................\
........ 236
A. Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules .................................................................... 237
Selecting the Right Schedule
........................................................................\
....... 237
Schedule
I ........................................................................\
..................................... 238
Schedule
I1 ............................... ........................................................................\
.... 240
Explanation
of Scheduled Maintenance Services . .. . ... .. . .. . . . . .... .. . .. . .. . ..... . .... . ....... 242
B. Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................................................\
........................... 244
At Least Once a Month
........................................................................\
................ 244
At Least Once
a Year ........................................................................\
................... 245
C. Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. ................................................ 247
D. Recommended Fluids &Lubricants ............................................................... 248
E. Maintenance Record ........................................................................\
................ 250
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inspections that your Oldsmobile
dealer’s service department or another
qualified service center should perform.
“Section D: Recommended Fluids
&
Lubricants” lists some products GM
recommends to help keep your vehicle
properly maintained. These products, or
their equivalents, should be used
whether you do the work yourself or
have it done.
“Section
E: Maintenance Record”
provides a place for you to record the
maintenance performed on your vehicle.
Whenever any maintenance is
performed, be sure to write it down in
this section. This will.help you
determine when your next maintenance
should be done. In addition, it
is a good
idea to keep your maintenance receipts.
They may be needed to qual@ your
vehicle for warranty repairs.
Section A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance
Schedule
This section tells you the maintenance
services you should have done and when
you should schedule them. Your
Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle
best and wants you to be happy with it.
If you go to your dealer for your service
needs, you’ll how that GM-trained and
supported service people will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
These schedules are for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will find
these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-
Loading Information label. See
Loading Your Vehicle in the Index.
are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving limits.
use the recommended unleaded fuel.
See
Fuel in the .Index.
Selecting fhe Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the
two schedules is right for your vehicle.
Here’s how
to decide which schedule to
follow:
Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your
vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 lm).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16
lun) when outside temperatures are
below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the
time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in
stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty
areas.
You tow a trailer. (With some models,
you should never tow a trailer. See
Towing a Trailer in the Index.)
If any one (or more) of these is true for
your driving, follow Schedule
I.
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of’the
above conditions is true.
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