OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: OLDSMOBILE, Model Year: 1998, Model line: INTRIGUE, Model: OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998Pages: 340, PDF Size: 17.93 MB
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I Maintenance  Schedule 1 
52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 
0 Check  Oil  Life Monitor. If engine  oil  and filter  are  changed,  reset monitor. 
See  “Engine  Oil”  in the  Index. 
An Emission  Control Service. (See  footnote *.) 
rotation pattern  and  additional  information.  (See  footnote +.) 
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire  Inspection  and Rotation”  in  the Index for  proper 
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 
0 Check Oil  Life Monitor.  If engine  oil and  filter  are  changed,  reset monitor. 
See  “Engine  Oil” in the  Index. 
An Emission  Control Service. (See  footnote *.) 
0 Replace passenger compartment  air filter.  (If Equipped) 
0 Rotate  tires. See “Tire  Inspection  and Rotation”  in the Index  for  proper 
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 
rotation pattern  and 
additional  information.  (See  footnote 
+.) 
An Emission  Control Service. 
An  Emission  Control Service. 
for any damage. Replace parts  as  needed. 
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 
DATE I 
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I Maintenance  Schedule I 
67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 
0 Check Oil Life Monitor.  If engine  oil and  filter  are  changed, reset monitor. 
See  “Engine Oil” in the  Index. 
An Emission  Control  Sewice. (See footnote *.) 
rotation pattern  and additional information.  (See footnote +.) 
0 Rotate  tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”  in the Index  for proper 
75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 
0 Check Oil Life Monitor.  If engine  oil and  filter  are  changed, reset monitor. 
See  “Engine  Oil”  in the Index. 
An Emission  Control Service. (See  footnote *.) 
filter  if necessary. 
An  Emission  Control Service. (See  footnote -1.) 
0 Inspect air cleaner  filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace 
0 Replace passenger compartment  air filter.  (If Equipped) 
0 Rotate  tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index  for proper 
rotation pattern and additional information. (See  footnote 
+.) 
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I DATE I 
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DATE 
I 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 
0 Check Oil  Life Monitor.  If engine  oil  and filter are  changed, reset monitor. 
See  “Engine  Oil” in the Index. 
An  Emission  Control Service. (See footnote *.) 
rotation pattern  and additional information.  (See  footnote +.) 
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper 
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Maintenance  Schedule 
90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 
0 
0 0 
0 
Check Oil  Life Monitor.  If engine  oil and filter  are  changed,  reset monitor. 
See  “Engine  Oil” in 
the Index. 
An Emission  Control Service. (See footnote 
Replace  passenger  compartment  air filter.  (If Equipped) 
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 proDer 
rotation  pattern and  additional  information.  (See  footnote 
+.) 
97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 
0 Check Oil Life Monitor.  If engine  oil and  filter are changed,  reset monitor. 
See  “Engine  Oil” 
in the Index. 
An Emission  Control Service. (See  footnote *.) 
rotation pattern and additional  information.  (See  footnote +.) 
17 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection  and  Rotation”  in the Index for  proper 
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MILEAGE 
DATE 
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I Maintenance  Schedule I 
100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 
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. 
If 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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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 
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 DEX-COOL@ 
coolant  mixture 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  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  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. 
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At  Least Twice  a  Year 
At  Least  Once  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  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. 
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 Brake-Transaxle  Shift  Interlock  (BTSI)  Check 
When  you  are  doing  this  check,  the  vehicle  could  move  suddenly. 
If it  does,  you or others  could  be 
injured.  Follow  the  steps below. 
I ’ A CAUTION: 
When  you  are  doing  this  check,  the  vehicle  coul 
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. 
2. 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. 
3. 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 haw - nough  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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Ignition Transaxle  Lock  Check 
While parked, and  with the parking brake  set, try  to  turn 
the  ignition  key to 
OFF in each  shift  lever  position. 
The key should turn to OFF only  when  the  shift  lever 
is in PARK  (P). 
0 The key should  come out only  in OFF. 
Parking  Brake and Automatic Transaxle  PARK (P) 
Mechanism  Check 
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. 
0 To check the parking  brake’s holding ability:  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. 
0 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. 
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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 retailer’s  service  department 
or other  qualiJied  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 service  manual.  See  “Service  and Owner 
Publications”  in the  Index. 
Steering, Suspension  and  Front  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 
axle  boot  seals  for  damage,  tears  or 
seals  if necessary. 
Exhaust  System Inspection 
Inspect the complete  exhaust  system.  inspect 
the  drive 
leakage. Replace 
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. 
Engine  Cooling  System  Inspection 
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced  if they  are 
cracked,  swollen or deteriorated. Inspect  all  pipes, fittings 
and clamps; replace  as needed.  Clean the outside 
of the 
radiator  and  air conditioning  condenser. 
To help ensure 
proper operation,  a pressure 
test of the cooling system 
and pressure  cap 
is recommended  at  least once a  year. 
Throttle  System  Inspection 
Inspect  the throttle  system  for  interference or binding, 
and  for damaged  or missing  parts. Replace parts as 
needed.  Replace any components that have high effort 
or excessive  wear. Do not lubricate  accelerator and 
cruise  control  cables. 
Brake  System  Inspection 
Inspect  the complete  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. 
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Part D: Recommended Fluids 
and  Lubricants 
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, 
part number  or specification  may be obtained from 
your retailer. 
USAGE 
Engine Oil 
Engine Coolant 
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@ 
or  Havoline@ DEX-COOL@ 
Coolant.  See  “Engine Coolant” 
in 
the Index. 
USAGE 
Hydraulic Brake 
System 
Power Steering  System 
Automatic 
Transaxle 
Key Lock  Cylinders 
Windshield  Washer  Solvent 
FLUIDLUBRICANT 
Delco Supreme  11 @ Brake Fluid 
(GM  Part 
No. 12377967  or 
equivalent 
DOT-3 Brake Fluid). 
GM Power  Steering  Fluid (GM 
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 
1050017 
- 1 quart, or equivalent). 
DEXRON@-I11  Automatic 
Transmission Fluid. 
Multi-Pu  ose Lubricant, 
Superlube  (GM Part 
No. 
12346241 or equivalent). 
GM  Optikleen@  Washer Solvent 
(GM  Part 
No. 1051515) or 
equivalent. 
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