Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1996 Owner's Manuals

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
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0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 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. ?
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY:^
,67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
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U Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate steering. ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for .proper
caliper service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
~ 0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Inspect camshaft timing belt.
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or e.very
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotatiop, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
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O'Lubric!ate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs-
first). ' '
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for .darnage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for
any
damage, Replade .parts as needed.
An Emission Control,Se,rvice.
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. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: ..

1 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
17 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
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.
Inspect spark plug wires.
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- 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 andfilter do not require changing.
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BXI
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
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It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
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 Fiuid”,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 further 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.
Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. 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 I
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 covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Automatic Transaxle Check
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 hinges and latches, including those for the
hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door
and any folding seat hardware. 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
A CAUTION:
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
. move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below. injured. Follow the steps belo\
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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.
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 RUN
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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Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to
LOCK in each shift lever position.
0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
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lever is in PARK (P).
0 The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
I A CAUTION:
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 foot on the regular brake, set the
parking ,brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until
the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
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.

Part ,. 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 retailer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs
are
completed at once.
‘Proper procedures to perform these services may )be
found in a Oldsmobile Service Manual. See “Service
and Owner Publications’’ in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive
~ Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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 hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
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 “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have hem replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed.
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the corfiplete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for’ proper hook-up, 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.