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6. Transaxle Service - Change both
the fluid and filter every
15,000 miles
(25 000 ltm) if the vehicle is mainly
driven 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
car or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under
any of these conditions, change both
the
fluid and filter every 100,000 miles
(166 000 ltm) .
7. Spark Plug Replacement::' -
Replace spark plugs with the proper
type. See
Replacement Parts in the
Index.
8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection''-
Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor or coils and at the spark
plugs. Replace wires
as needed.
9. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
System 1nspection':t
- Conduct
the
EGR system service as described
in the service manual.
To purchase a
service manual, see
Service
Publications
in the Index.
IO. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement+-
Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 000 ltm) or more often under
dusty conditions.
Ask your dealer
for the proper replacement intervals
for your driving conditions.
11. Air Cleaner Inspection''? - Inspect
all hoses and ducts for proper
hookup. Make sure the valve works
properly.
1nspection';:t - Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines for damage
or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even
filler neck imprint or any damage.
Replace parts as needed. Periodic
replacement of the fuel filter
is not
required.
12. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
13. Engine Timing and Distributor
Check
(3100 Code D engine
only)'xt
- Adjust the timing to the
underhood label specifications.
Inspect the inside and outside
of the
distributor cap and rotor for cracks,
carbon tracking and corrosion.
Clean or replace as needed.
NOTE: To determine your engine's
displacement and code, see
Engine
Identification
in the Index.
': = An Enzission Control Service.
t = The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Boa1.d has
determined that the failure
to pelform this
maintenance item will
not nullify the
emission warranty
or limit recall liability
prior
to fhe completion of ~~ehicle useful life.
General
Motors: however, urges that all
recornmended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded
in "Section E:
Maintenance Record."
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Section B: Owner Checks and Services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be malte Sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section
D.
performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle.
Each Fuel Fill (It is important
for you or a service station attendant to perform
these underhood
checks at each fuel fill.)
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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See Coolant in the
Engine Index for further details.
CHECK
OR SERVICE
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WHAT TO DO
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil in the Index for
further details.
Engine
Oil Level
Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
Fluid Level necessary. See
Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details. I
It Leasf Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE
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WHAT TO DO I
Tire Inflation I
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification/
Tire label located
on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Tires in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
I
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play. See Audio Systems in
the
Index for further details.
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At Least Once a Year
CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
I Key Lock Cylinders I Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
I
Body Lubrication Lubricate
all body door hinges, including the liftgate.
Also lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, sliding door track, rear compartment, glove box door, console door,
and any folding seat hardware. Section
D tells you what to use.
Starter Switch
CAUTION. 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.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary) and the
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 P (Park) or N (Neutral). If
regular brake.
~ the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
1 Steering Column
1 Lock I
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.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or
other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any
Listed below are inspections and services which should be necessary repairs are completed at once.
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and
Restraint Systems
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-
Drive Axle Boot and
Seal Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Brake System Inspection
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WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
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Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage.
If you see anything
that might keep
a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
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
Engine Exhaust in the Index.
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 hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, 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 which 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 anti-lock brake system
warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system.
See the
Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Wawing Light.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM
dealer.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil API service
SH or SG Energy Conserving I1
oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH”or “SG” designation
may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,” “SG/CD,”\

etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine OiZ in the Index.
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming
to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M.
Hydraulic Brake Svstem
I Delco Supreme 1 lo Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Guides
Power Steering
System I
I GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent)
Automatic Transaxle DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRONo-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
ICey oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No.
12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine
Automatic Transaxle
Shift Linkage
Engine oil.
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Muintenunce Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I or
Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all
odometer reading and who performed the service in the
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a
columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance
convenient place
to store them.
I 1 READING
ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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DATE ODOMETER
READING SERVICE D BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Customer Assistance Infomation
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I Customer Satiflaction
Procedure
four satisfaction and goodwill are
.mportant to your dealer and
3ldsmobile. Normally, any concern
with the sales transaction or the
)peration of your vehicle will be
Sesolved by your dealer’s Sales or
Service Departments. Sometimes,
lowever, despite the best intentions of
dl concerned, misunderstandings can
jccur. If your concern has not been
Sesolved to your satisfaction, the
:allowing steps should be taken:
STEP ONE - Discuss your concern
vith a member
of dealership
nanagement. Complaints can often be
picltly resolved at that level. If the matter has
already been reviewed with
the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealership or
the General Manager.
STEP TWO - If after contacting a
member of dealership management, it
appears your concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without
further help, contact the Oldsmobile
Customer Assistance Network by
calling 1-800-442-6537. In Canada,
contact GM of Canada Customer
Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling
1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call
(525) 254-3777. In
Puerto Rico or
U.S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas
locations, contact GM North American
Export Sales in Canada by calling
For prompt assistance, please have the
following information available to give
the Customer Assistance
Representative:
Your name, address, telephone
1-416-644-4112.
number
Vehicle Identification Number (This
is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate at the
left top of the instrument panel and
visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call the toll free
number listed previously in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention.
However, if you wish to write
Oldsmobile, write to
United States
Customer Assistance Representative
Oldsmobile Central Office
920 Townsend Street
P.O.
Box 30095
Lansing,
MI 48909
Canada
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
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REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS TO GENERAL
MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like
this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us.
Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or
write:
Oldsmobile Customer Assistance
Network
P.O.
Box 30095
Lansing, Michigan 48909
In Canada, please call
us at
1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
Or, write:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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Oldsmobile Roadside
Assistance Program Features
di Benejits
The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
program means help is just a toll-free
:all away-24 hours
a day, 365 days a
year.
Courteous and capable Customer
Assistance Advisors are on-call to
provide
you with prompt assistance.
24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside
llssistance Number
1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one
number to call for assistance in the United
States. Trained Customer
Assistance Advisors, on-call to render
assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can
dispatch roadside assistance and towing
service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile
dealership, take your request for an
Oldsmobile computerized trip routing
or simply answer any questions the
Oldsmobile driver may have about the
coverage provided by your Oldsmobile
Roadside Assistance Program. The
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance
number is fully staffed and operational
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Who Is Covered?
Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers
all 1994 Oldsrnobile vehicles.
Coverage
is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,
regardless of the driver, and is
concurrent with the Bumper-to-Bumper
warranty period.
Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit
services or reimbursement to an owner
or driver when in Oldsmobile’s
judgement the claims become excessive
in frequency or type
of occurrence.
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Customer Assistance Information
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Service Publications
Information on how to obtain Product
Service Publications, Subscriptions and
Indexes and Service Manuals as
described below is applicable only in the
fifty
U.S. states (and the District of
Columbia) and only for cars and light
trucks with GVWR less than
10,000
pounds (4 536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to
Product Service Bulletins and Indexes
can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Oldsmobile regularly sends its dealers
useful service bulletins about
Oldsmobile products. Oldsmobile
monitors product performance in the
field. We then prepare bulletins for
servicing our products better. Now, you
can get these bulletins too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some
pertain to the proper use and care of
your vehicle. Some describe costly
repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which,
if done
on time with the
latest parts, may avoid future costly
repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician
how to repair a new or unexpected
condition. Others describe a quicker
way to fix your vehicle. They can help a
technician service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions
affecting a small number of cars or
trucks. Your Oldsmobile dealer or a
qualified technician may have to
determine if a specific bulletin applies
to your vehicle.
You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile
bulletins. This way you’ll get them as
they come out. You can wait a while
and get an index to the bulletins.
You
can also get individual bulletins.
However, you’ll need the index to
identify them.
Subscriptions
You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile
Product Service Publications
(PSP’s).
This will include bulletins for all
vehicles sold by Oldsmobile and will not
be limited to PSP’s applicable to any
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What You’ll Find in the lndex
A list of all PSP’s published by
Oldsmobile in a model year (1990 or
later).
PSP’s covering all models of
Oldsmobile vehicles are listed in the
same index.
Price information for the PSP’s you
may want to buy.
How You Can Get an lndex
Indexes are published periodically.
Most
of the PSP’s which could
potentially apply to the most recent
Oldsmobile models will be listed in the
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